LEGISLATIVE DEPUTY (LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT)
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LEGISLATIVE DEPUTY (LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT)
Salary
$25.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
FY25CD6DEPUTY
Department
Legislative Council District 6 - Unclassified
Opening Date
12/04/2024
Closing Date
12/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
- Description
- Benefits
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The Office of Councilwoman Suely Saro is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the District 6 team as the Legislative Deputy (Legislative Assistant).
The role of the Legislative Deputy is to assist the Councilmember and Chief of Staff with policy and legislative-related items. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Legislative Deputy will remain updated on all city council agenda items, Councilmember policy priority areas, and recent legislation on the local, regional, state, and federal levels. Keep an eye on the pulse of local, regional, state, and federal governments. The Legislative Deputy is to support office operations and communications, assist with casework, and attend meetings and events with and on behalf of the Councilwoman.
As a Legislative Deputy, you will effectively navigate the legislative process and advocate for constituents' interests. You will utilize strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about government, policy, and public service. Furthermore, as needed, you will work with the team on exciting community-related projects.
About Councilwoman Suely Saro
Councilwoman Dr. Saro was elected to the Long Beach City Council in November 2020 and sworn in on December 15, 2020, as the Sixth District representative. She is committed to strengthening neighborhoods and businesses to uplift the quality of life for residents and communities to thrive. The district includes the central portion of the city, encompassing neighborhoods such as Cambodia Town, Martin Luther King Park, Poly High School, and Memorial Hospital. Councilwoman Dr. Saro is the Chair of the Mobility, Ports and Infrastructure Committee. For more information on Councilwoman Dr. Saro and the Sixth District, please visit http://http://www.longbeach.gov/district6/.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Assist with research on all Councilmember priority areas, inclusive of each side of the issue, policy, and/or legislation
- Assistance in drafting Council letters, Council agenda item requests, talking points, and other communications materials.
- Attend briefings along with Councilmember and Chief of Staff with all city departments
- Development and maintenance of effective relationships with all City of Long Beach departments and council offices
- Development and maintenance of relationships with other local, regional, state, and federal officials
- Attend city council meetings
- Meet with Councilmember and Chief of Staff on a weekly basis to discuss all legislative and policy related issues that are relevant to the city of Long Beach
- Keep an up-to-date record on all legislative and policy issues that are relevant to the city of Long Beach
- Scheduling and calendaring meetings on all policy related issues
- View and track constituent and stakeholder calls and emails relating to legislative policy items.
- Assist with coordinating district events and large mobilization.
- Assist as needed with resident casework.
- Attend meetings and events with and on behalf of the Councilmember
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
REQUIREMENT TO FILE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of equivalent experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communications
- Flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment closes on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit an online application, their cover letter and resume on NEOGOV.Cover letters should be addressed to Chork Nim, Chief of Staff. Incomplete applications or candidates who clearly do not meet the minimum requirements of the position will not be considered. The applications will be reviewed after December 17, 2024.
This position is an exempt, at-will position. The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure or contractual employment rights in such position. The Legislative Aide is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the Council Office, and may be removed without cause.
The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-4102.
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
- Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
- Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
- Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
- Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
- Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
- Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
- Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
- Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
- Transportation Allowance: $450 per month.
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
- Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
- Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.
Agency
City of Long Beach
Department
Legislative Council District 6 - Unclassified
Address
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 11th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
(562) 570-6816
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach
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