The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.
Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.
Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:
- Inclusion
- Partnership
- Respect
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for a Liaison Officer 1 (DD Council)
Starting Hourly Pay: $33.52 per hour
- Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
- Medical Coverage Available the 1st of the Month Following Start Date
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
- View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!
What does a Liaison Officer 1 do?
A Liaison Officer 1 handles legislative & public affairs for the Ohio Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council. Furthermore, the Liaison Officer 1 directs legislative activities as mandated by PL 106-402 (DD Act of 2000) and formulates policy recommendations for the DD Council Director and Council Members.
Key Liaison Officer 1 Tasks
- Drafts potential state and federal legislation, rules/regulations, and amendments thereto
- Drafts & assists in the formulation of oral & written testimony
- Contacts the offices of legislators & policymakers for information
- Reads & tracks pending federal & state legislation, budget bills, rules/regulations, and past/current litigation
- Provides monthly legislative updates and formulates legislative fast facts/talking points
- Organizes & participates in legislative coalitions
- Provides training & materials to assist in legislative advocacy
- Coordinates & plans Council Public Policy Committee meetings
- Recommends proactive strategies or procedures for systemic public policy change and usage of grant-related funds
- Establishes legislative and policymaking goals for DD Council grant programs in conjunction with the State Plan for DD Council
- Designs program plan for monitoring and evaluation of programs authorized by federal legislation
- Attends local, state, and national conferences and trainings to stay informed regarding developments affecting the public policy about services to individuals with developmental disabilities
- Writes newsletter articles & announcements for Council publications
- Operates a personal computer to retrieve data and generate documents
- Performs other related duties & special projects, as assigned
3 yrs. exp. in position involving public speaking/public contact to explain policies, procedures & programs of agency, writing of promotional &/or explanatory publications & materials &/or drafting legislation &/or administrative rules for government agency.
OR
24 mos. exp. as legislative aide or page.
OR
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in English, journalism, communication or political science
AND 12 mos. exp. in handling legislative &/or public affairs for government agency.
OR
12 mos. exp. as Assistant Liaison Officer, 63510.
OR
Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.
Job Skills: Operational and Administrative Support
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Caleb Skinner, caleb.skinner@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 6, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$33.52 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Operational and Administrative Support
Technical Skills
Policy Direction, Facilitating
Professional Skills
Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Emotional Intelligence
