LEGISLATIVE AIDE/ASSISTANT

Legislative Aide

The role of a Legislative Aide involves a range of responsibilities that supports the city's legislative process. Incumbents must be able to exercise sound judgment and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Conduct detailed research on legislation, policy issues, and local/state government matters.

Monitor legislative developments and track bill progress through committees and votes.

Prepare summaries, briefing materials, and background reports for agenda items.

Respond to constituent inquiries, requests, and complaints via phone, email, or in-office meetings.

Apply knowledge of house/legislature rules, protocols, administrative policies, and procedures.

Attend legislative events and staff meetings as required.

Track relevant municipal, county, and state issues impacting the city.

Performs related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of the organization, operations, governing laws, and policies of the city.

Knowledge of current and past issues of the city.

Knowledge of research methods and techniques, and methods of report preparation and presentation.

Skill in public relations.

Skill in the use of modern office equipment, including microcomputers and peripherals, applications, and software programs that are necessary for successful job performance.

Ability to analyze facts and exercise judgment to arrive at valid conclusions.

Ability to conduct surveys and analyze, interpret, and report findings.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to recognize priorities and coordinate daily schedule accordingly.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.

Requires a bachelor's degree (concentration in the specific areas of English, Political Science, or Public Administration is preferred). A master's degree is strongly preferred.

Must possess 3 to 5 years of professional or nonprofessional administrative experience

On a continuous basis sit at a desk and/or stand for long periods of time. Frequently required to walk. Frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means, use a calculator to compute figures. On occasion it is requested to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment. On occasion it is required to lift or carry weights up to 20 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employment At-Will

Employees have a work-at-will relationship throughout their employment. This means that employment is for an undefined period. Either the employee or the City of Opa-locka, without cause or notice, may terminate it.

Equal Employment Opportunity/EEO

The City of Opa-locka is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Under this policy, all employees and applicants will be treated fairly and equally, and the City of Opa-Locka will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment discrimination laws. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, termination, training, and career development. selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.