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Legislative Aide

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Exempt, Full Time

Job Number

24-LACC-01

Department

City Clerk/City Council

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

10/11/2024 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

01

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legislative Aid in the District 1 office assists the Council Member and Chief of Staff by acting as a liaison with the community, addressing constituent concerns, maintaining the Council Member's calendar, positioning the office to provide quality and timely service, attending regular meetings as a representative of the Council Member, and conducting policy research.

Department: City Clerk/City Council

Salary: $65,000 to $72,000 per year.

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None, this is a non-union position

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.

• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.

• Applicants are required to present verification of City residency at time of filing application and must remain a resident throughout employment.

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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time professional experience in local government, administration, community engagement, or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

• EDUCATION/TRAINING: A Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration or a related field is required. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

• EQUIVALENCY : None permitted for this position.

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.

Performance: None required for this position.

Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

• Engage with constituents (residents of the district) in person, via telephone and email communications.

• Help constituents access basic city services.

• Maintain consistent communication with constituents regarding their concerns.

• Escalate constituent matters when necessary.

• Provides information pertaining to current issues consistent with policy and direction of the Councilman.

• Meet with constituents and interested groups to discuss potential legislation.

• Conduct and summarize legal research.

• Draft language for ordinances, resolutions, and will of council.

• Understand legislative process and additional requirements to introduce and pass legislation.

• Work closely with Councilmember and other Council staff to gain support for legislation.

• Attend and speak on behalf of Council office at physical and virtual community group meetings (weekday evenings).

• Familiarize and build relationships with community resources, non-profits and municipal leaders to better serve the needs of D1 constituents.

• Build and maintain relationships with departmental agencies at the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and local intergovernmental authorities.

• Attend events within District 1 on behalf of Councilperson.

• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Pension

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Days

  (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

  01

  Are you a current City of Pittsburgh resident - meaning that you live inside and pay taxes to the City of Pittsburgh? If you are not a current City of Pittsburgh resident do not apply for this position, as your application will be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Public Policy, Government Affairs, Public Administration or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Does the application clearly show two (2) years of full-time professional experience in local government, administration, community engagement, or a related field which includes experience using Microsoft Office applications or related software?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If yes, please describe this experience.

  05

  Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?

• N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.

• YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

• NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.

  06

  Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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