What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legislative Analyst position at City of Memphis Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the direction of the City Council Chief and Deputy Administrative Officer to perform research and analysis for legislative consideration. Serves as an office liaison and is the primary contact for members of the public regarding constituent concerns, correspondences, and meeting invitations for their assigned Council Member. Develops area expertise and responds to information requests from various sources. Prepares and drafts legislation, resolutions, and amendments as requested. Writes and amends ordinances when warranted. Makes recommendations and decisions on a broad range of significant operational and administrative matters through interactions with City management, community and civil representatives, business groups, and citizens. Provides staff support for standing committees during council sessions on council processes, procedures, and rules. Performs a variety of complex and confidential executive support functions requiring a high degree of independent judgement and sound political acumen. Conducts careful and systematic research and analysis regarding policy issues. Formulates and implements operating practices to ensure necessary records are maintained and manages the maintenance of office records and databases. Draws logical conclusions from information gathered and documents the research conducted. Prepares and drafts reports in a clear, concise, and well-organized style for public distribution. Advises committee on technical matters, including processes, rules, and procedures. Maintains confidentiality when reviewing, distributing, and discussing legislative documents. Presents the results of research and other work to committees and other groups by providing logical presentations. Creates and prepares a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and reports by utilizing various computer applications. Supports distribution of information to the public through interim newsletter, maintaining committee web pages, and handling committee correspondence.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Work involves contact with the public at times under stressful conditions and may require calming irate customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field and five (5) years administrative research experience and policy development in government legislative environment; or any combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Juris Doctorate preferred but not required. Working experience using Microsoft Office Applications is preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel and dispatchers of law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service departments."
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Division: Legislative
