Legislative Aide

City of Berkeley • Berkeley, CA • $81.54k - $152.01k / year • 5d ago

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Legislative Aide! In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide specialized administrative and analytical support to the Mayor and/or Councilmember as it relates to legislative tracking, development, and analysis.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105948 A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is coursework in political science, public policy, business administration, public administration, or a related field desirable. Experience performing progressively responsible and complex administrative duties supporting an elected official desirable.

Other requirements include being able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.