Senate District Legislative Aide (District 11)
Location
Spring Hill, FL | United States
Job description
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The Florida Legislature
The Florida Senate
Job Title:
District Legislative Aide (District 11)
General Summary
The Office of State Senator Blaise Ingoglia is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Spring Hill, Florida. This is work 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. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs duties of limited variety and complexity. Work involves the performance of various routine and non-routine tasks following clearly defined standardized practices. Results are reviewed upon completion for judgment, completeness, and accomplishment of objectives within deadlines . This position may involve travel to Tallahassee.
Examples of Work Performed
- Assists in managing a district office and all its functions related to the constituency.
- Serves as a liaison for constituents with a focus on communication.
- Responds to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in the communication with appropriate State agencies.
- Performs research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports and legislative updates.
- Attends various local functions and meetings to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.
- Maintaining supervisor’s calendar and arranging appointments.
- Prepares and distributes press releases, press advisories and other public information data.
- Assists in managing the district office expense account.
- Assists in maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.
- Formulates replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.
- Advises supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement in order to better serve the district.
- Reviews all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.
- May perform extensive background research on a bill or appropriation request in working it through the committee process.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of personal computers and use of software.
- Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data.
- Knowledge of Florida laws, the legislative and political processes and protocol.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to use independent judgment in handling media inquiries and news releases.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public, press, and lobbyists.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Ability to compose correspondence.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
- Ability to manage time well.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and to contribute to the effective internal functioning of the operation.
- Ability to travel within the district and willing to temporarily relocate to Tallahassee during the Legislative Session.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the one year of required experience.
Professional or non-professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in the political and legislative process and in communications. Strong writing skills are helpful.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline
Open until filled
Submission of Application
Interested parties may send a completed Florida Legislature Employment Application to:
The Honorable Blaise Ingoglia
State Senator District 11
2943 Landover Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 666-5707
Or e-mail to: Hannah Christian at [email protected]
Applications are available through the Florida Legislature's web site Online Sunshine and in Room 701 of the Claude Pepper Building.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
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