What are the responsibilities and job description for the Council Technician position at City of Baltimore?
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 11
COUNCIL TECHNICIAN / DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
POSTING DATE:
1/21/2025
SALARY RANGE:
$74,803 - $119,684
HOURS:
9:00am to 5:00pm with frequent evening hours
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Summary Of Position
A Council Technician provides professional level administrative and legislative support for a member of the Baltimore City Council. Work of this class may involve assigning and reviewing the work of support personnel and volunteers but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a Council Member. Employees in this class work a schedule that regularly includes evening and weekend hours for council committee and community meetings. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work of this class requires minimal physical exertion.
Essential Functions
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in public or business administration, legislative work, community activism or program coordination and administration.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
License, Registration And Certificate Requirements
N/A.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
About The City Council
The City Council is the City's legislative body, with the power to enact all ordinances and resolutions. City Council members are elected from fourteen districts, and the President is elected at large, by all voters of the City. The fifteen City Council members, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. The City Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds. The City Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public. City Council members are elected every four years. They are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 11
COUNCIL TECHNICIAN / DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
POSTING DATE:
1/21/2025
SALARY RANGE:
$74,803 - $119,684
HOURS:
9:00am to 5:00pm with frequent evening hours
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Summary Of Position
A Council Technician provides professional level administrative and legislative support for a member of the Baltimore City Council. Work of this class may involve assigning and reviewing the work of support personnel and volunteers but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a Council Member. Employees in this class work a schedule that regularly includes evening and weekend hours for council committee and community meetings. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work of this class requires minimal physical exertion.
Essential Functions
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
- Acts as a liaison for a council member with other council members, constituents, city agency personnel and government officials.
- Assists Council Member with legislative functions including research on issues pertaining to council bills and resolutions, state and federal legislation; and drafts legislative proposals and reviews agenda items.
- Researches, investigates and resolves constituent issues and complaints concerning topics of interest to the community and municipal services within the council district.
- Drafts written material for the Council Member including correspondence, press releases, speeches, newsletters, website content and a variety of narrative reports and position statements.
- Represents Council Member at community, board and committee meetings, hearings and related activities with constituents, government representatives and business groups; speaks as designated representative; answers inquiries and supplies information; follows-up on action items.
- May assign and review the work of other support staff; develops, assigns priorities and oversees special community and council office projects for interns and volunteers.
- May maintain constituent databases and other computerized records; may maintain, update and prepare content for websites and newsletters and other communication from the Council Member to the public.
- Researches, drafts and recommends policy, procedural and administrative changes to Council Member.
- Participates in budgetary hearings; may maintain council office budget and expense accounts.
- Performs related work as required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in public or business administration, legislative work, community activism or program coordination and administration.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
License, Registration And Certificate Requirements
N/A.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of legislative bodies.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, edit and draft legislative documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with city council members, constituents, community leaders and government officials.
- Ability to conduct research, compile, synthesize and analyze data from a variety of sources; prepare executive summaries, make determinations and recommendations.
- Ability to represent city council members at meetings, hearings, and public functions.
- Ability to investigate, analyze and resolve constituent complaints and questions.
- Ability to compile and maintain confidential information and records.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to compose a variety of narrative and statistical reports and written communications such as newsletters, press releases and position papers.
- Ability to assist city council members in the coordination and operation of their offices.
- Ability to assign, review and prioritize the work of others.
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
About The City Council
The City Council is the City's legislative body, with the power to enact all ordinances and resolutions. City Council members are elected from fourteen districts, and the President is elected at large, by all voters of the City. The fifteen City Council members, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor's appointments. The City Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds. The City Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public. City Council members are elected every four years. They are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $74,803 - $119,684
