Legislative Assistant - Montgomery County Councilmember
Full Time Salary Range: $43,765 - $71,852
This is a non-merit term position scheduled to expire on December 9, 2020. Continued employment is contingent on renewal of term.
An At-Large Progressive Montgomery County Councilmember is seeking to fill a full-time non-merit term Legislative Assistant position at the Public Administration Associate level, to manage an active portfolio of issues related to: public health; small business; appropriations and budget; oversight and government reform; telecommunications; and planning and zoning. Responsibilities include crafting policy positions, legislation, and amendments; drafting talking points; working with relevant committee and Councilmember office staff; and building relationships with constituent groups and advocacy organizations. This role will also be expected to contribute to COVID-19 related projects.
Previous legislative experience in relevant issues is preferred.
Candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills, be highly organized, attentive to detail, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. In addition, the selected candidates must have the ability to exercise sound judgment, courtesy, confidentiality and discretion in responding to constituent phone calls and visitors, and to respond to changing work priorities. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills and must be able to deal tactfully and equitably with people. These positions require the ability to work collaboratively with a wide and diverse group of constituents.
This non-merit position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, including some evenings and weekends.
Montgomery County knowledge is a plus.
Qualified candidates should submit their applications (resume, cover letter, references, and a one-page writing sample) to Valeria.Carranza@montgomerycountymd.gov with "Legislative Assistant" in the subject line by April 30, 2020. No phone calls, faxes, emails, or walk-ins, please. Please note that the application process will be conducted remotely, in accordance with current social distancing guidelines.
Experience: Prefer previous legislative experience.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria
1) Experience in setting priorities and organizing work assignments within deadlines;
2) Experience in conducting issues research and expressing ideas, conclusions and recommendations effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
3) Experience in working effectively with constituents, community groups, and elected and appointed officials;
4) Experience in analyzing a variety of complex policy issues.
5) Teamwork
6) Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
If selected for consideration for this position, you will be required to complete a writing assignment and submit writing samples.
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