Legislative Aide (Democrat Caucus)

Legislative Aide (Democrat Caucus)

Organization: House of Representatives

Work Location: Riffe Tower

77 South High Street

Concourse Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: $51K - $52.5K

Schedule: Full-time

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Professional

Technical Skills: Administrative support/services

Professional Skills: Teamwork

Agency Overview: The Ohio House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the General Assembly. Alongside the Ohio Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Ohio state government and works alongside the Governor of Ohio to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Ohio House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

Job Description

Summary of Position: Provides office support for a representative. Provides scheduling, mail and telephone handling and file maintenance services and handles constituent inquiries. May draft legislation. Tracks progress of legislation for representative. Essential functions include:

• Manages the daily operations of the district office at the Riffe Center
• Answers and screens telephone calls to the district office at the Riffe Center
• Staffs member for committee, session, and legislative meetings at the Riffe Center and the Statehouse
• Prepares documents and copies materials for member and constituents for legislative meetings
• Organizes and plans meetings and attends with member when needed
• Greets visitors in the Riffe lobby on behalf of the member and escorts them to the members office
• Opens, sorts and responds to district mail delivered to the House and coordinates outgoing mailings
• Drafts various writing assignments on behalf of the representative (e.g., letters, speeches, press releases, general correspondence)
• Organizes and maintains files, both electronic and paper, per the record retention schedule
• Takes notes of meetings, prepares minutes and writes reports
• Handles constituent information requests and constituent problems with state and local officials and employees and tracks them in the CMS database
• Schedules member and makes travel arrangements
• Processes commendations in coordination with LSC, retrieves them from the Clerk's Office at the Statehouse and mails them through the House mailroom at the Riffe Center
• Assists with legislative research, coordinates the drafting of bills with LSC and tracks legislation sponsored by or of interest to the member
• Serves as a contact between his/her assigned member and caucus policy and communication staff
• Assists with constituent outreach to the member's district, including traveling to the member's district
• Completes other duties as assigned

The Ohio House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Interacts professionally with members, peers, constituents and the general public
• Maintains a professional demeanor in any and all circumstances
• Understands legislative process and terminology
• Tactfully handles sensitive issues and maintain confidentially
• Understands state government
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Multitasks and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Understands supervisory/management concepts and principles
• Travels

Experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or two years of relevant legislative experience

Benefits

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage: Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
• Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS): OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.
• Downtown Parking
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Deferred Compensation: The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.