What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Legislative Aide (District 4) position at Florida Legislature?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Jacksonville, Florida
Job Type : Salaried Full-Time
Job Number : 202400116
Office : S District 04
Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024
General Summary
The Office of State Senator Clay Yarborough is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Jacksonville, 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.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE : Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
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
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.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
The Florida Legislature offers a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, competitive retirement. Employees also have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.
Here is a sample Total Compensation Statement as an employee of the Florida Legislature. The annual salary amount used in this example is $40,000. All values are based on individual (opposed to family) plans.
Salary : $40,000
