District Legislative Aide (District 14)

District Legislative Aide (District 14)

The Office of State Senator Brian Nathan is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Tampa, Florida. This position involves assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature.

Examples of work performed include managing or assisting in managing a district office, supervising other staff, serving as a liaison for constituents, responding to inquiries, performing research, preparing press releases, supervising maintenance of district office files, managing district office expense accounts, formulating replies to correspondence, advising the supervisor, reviewing correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals, performing background research, and performing other related duties as required.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices, personal computers and software, methods for organizing and presenting data, Florida laws, legislative and political processes and protocol, effective verbal and written communication, independent judgment, planning, organizing, coordinating work assignments, reviewing work for accuracy and quality, tactful and courteous interaction with the public, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, exercising discretion and confidentiality, supervising and managing people, working independently, composing correspondence, preparing reports, managing time well, and working cooperatively as a team member are required.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience. A master's degree can substitute for the one year of required experience. Professional or nonprofessional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. Application deadline is open until filled. Interested parties may apply at GovernmentJobs.com.