Council Legislative Analyst Jobs

COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

FULL-TIME

CITY OF OAKLAND

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT A WRITING SAMPLE.

Under general supervision and direction of the Council member, Legislative Analyst performs a wide variety of research and writing assignments, including the writing of legislation for the council member, may accompany the Council member at various meetings and functions in the community; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This classification is full-time and "at-will," with no property rights to continued employment. Each appointment to a position in this classification is for an indefinite period, but shall not extend past the end of the assigned elected official's term. Incumbents are expected to have related outside experience performing the essential job functions of this position.

NOTE: Council Policy Analyst cannot work on political campaigns on City time and must comply with all City policies and procedures and rules, including but not limited to: the Brown Act, the California Public Records Act and the California Fair Political Practices Commission rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

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• Create and maintain social media on various platforms for the City Council member.
• Review and analyze a variety of confidential and/or highly sensitive information, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing speeches, news releases, radio broadcasts, and other media information working under direction of the City Council member.
• Perform research on a variety of community and/or legislative issues.
• Accompany the Council member in the community and at professional meetings on occasion; take summary notes and provide oral or written updates to elected officials.
• Compile and maintain source material for special presentations by the City Council member at Council meetings including meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence and other related materials.
• Conduct research and analysis related to City policies, procedures, operational programs, budgets, or other issues related to City business. Prepare oral and written reports of findings for the Council member.
• Create drafts of legislation and agenda reports for City council meetings
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the typical knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties:

Education:

Graduation with a baccalaureate degree in an occupational related field or equivalent from a college or university accredited agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council For Higher Education Accreditation. Masters degree (e.g., MPA, MPH, MPP, M.A. in Government, etc) preferred.

Experience and Training:

Performing analytical and complex policy staff work; four (4) years of experience in a legislative, legal or policy support role for a public office or government agency preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office methods and standard office equipment usage; computer software including word processing applications at an intermediate level; record keeping principles and procedures; city-wide policies and procedures; community relations methods and techniques; research techniques, methods, procedures, and report presentation; the Brown Act; the California Public Records Act and the California Fair Political Practices Commission rules and regulations, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to:

Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and applicable software programs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; organize work activities to ensure responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner; work independently and follow general directions; analyze situations carefully and recommend effective courses of action; take summary notes at meetings, prepare presentations, and compose correspondence and business letters from brief instructions; represent the City Council, displaying sound judgment, credibility, and respect for the community; maintain the confidentiality of privileged information; establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with a broad range of groups and individuals.

To Apply:

Send Resume, Cover Letter and Writing Sample to [email protected]

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT A WRITING SAMPLE.