What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Affairs Specialist position at City of Bloomington, IN?
Description
Incumbent performs a range of duties related to monitoring, researching, summarizing, and analyzing local, state, and federal legislation and proposals to support the attainment of the administration’s vision and goals for the City of Bloomington.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Tracks and reviews proposed bills, amendments, regulations, and hearings at the federal, state, and local level.
Attends, watches, or reviews minutes of City Council, County Council, and various boards and commissions. Creates summaries, flags relevant items for action or awareness, and performs additional research as needed.
Prepares reports, briefs, memos, or testimony on the potential impact, benefits, or risks of legislative proposals.
Develops position statements and strategies on specific policies or initiatives such as lobbying, coalition building, grassroots mobilization, or media outreach.
Prepares agenda and minutes for Cabinet meetings and assembles biweekly Cabinet reports. Prepares presentations, reports, and briefings for Cabinet.
Reviews and recommends mayoral appointments to boards and commissions.
Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders, policymakers, staff, media, or public on legislative issues and positions.
Stays updated on current trends, developments, and best practices in local government.
Performs related and all requested duties as assigned.
Non-Essential (secondary)
Assists in execution of promotional Officer of the Mayor City events such as luncheons and receptions, and greets special visitors.
Serves as the Mayor’s representative on various City and community committees, as necessary.
Provides overflow staffing support for front desk and Office of the Mayor correspondence.
Job Requirements
Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science or a closely related field.
Ability to comprehend, restate, and analyze complex legislative materials and discourse.
Ability to research, compile, and analyze data.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in written briefings and reports, and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in communications and interactions.
Ability to effectively communicate with City officials, community leaders, agencies, and the general public in a tactful and courteous manner and present a positive image for the City and the Office of the Mayor during varied situations and circumstances.
Skilled in business English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, public relations and telephone etiquette and business/political protocol.
Proficient in the use of office technology and software such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Incumbent performs duties in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands.
Work schedule may include evening and weekend events. Duties require the incumbent to act as the representative of the Mayor and maintain a high level of decorum, often in the face of escalated complaints.
Personal Work Relationships
Incumbent maintains daily contact with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, elected city and county officials, department staff, other city employees, and members and organizations of the general public for a variety of purposes.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
