Senior Legislative Assistant

Job Description:

Senior Legislative Assistant

Description

Description

The Sr. Legislative Assistant provides high-level support to legislators by researching and analyzing legislative
issues, drafting policy proposals, and managing communications.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,964 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

•Performs all of the responsibilities of a Legislative Assistant I when appropriate or assigned.
•Assists with budget preparation.
•Facilitates various meetings for the Legislators.
•Inventories office supplies.
•Assists with maintaining the appointment book for boards and commissions of the delegation.
•Assists with notifying incumbents of expiring board appointments.
•Posts meeting notices and board vacancies on the Legislative Delegation webpage.
•Answers department telephone calls.
•Receives and greets department visitors and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or County personnel.
•Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
•Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Public Policy, or a related field of study.
•Minimum of two (2) years or more of experience as a Legislative Assistant or six years of related professional experience.
•Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.
•At least one (1) year of experience working with elected officials or local government experience preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

SUCCESS FACTORS:

•Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
•Display willingness to listen and learn.
•Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed, while under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
•Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
•Embrace County standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
•Maintain a favorable working relationship with co-workers, County officials, other jurisdictions, the Legislative Delegation and the general public.
•Analyze and interpret data and other information prior to preparation of reports.
•Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas, warehouse and office equipment.
•Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.
•Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as on computer screen(s).
•Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
•Position may require travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
•Standard work hours would be Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
•May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
•All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina.


Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$76,315.00 - $99,964.00 Annually