Legislative Specialist; Special Assistant; Range​/EXE

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of Anchorage.

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Municipal Clerk's Office

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Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM

: 632 W. 6th Ave, Ste. 250

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under the direction of the Municipal Clerk, the Legislative Specialist provides professional support services to the Municipal Clerk's Office in the execution of its duties and responsibilities. Research and draft legislation; draft reports and other working papers to accompany legislation; convene stakeholders and incorporate their input on legislation. Develop trainings, convene stakeholders, and conduct training sessions as required by the Municipal Clerk.

Identify available grants, write grant materials, and submit grant applications. Understand and apply the Municipal legislative process, Anchorage Municipal Code, Alaska Statutes, and legislative drafting techniques. Research and analyze policies and legislative issues. Understand Municipal budgets and purchasing processes and procedures. This position works collaboratively with the Municipal Clerk's Office staff, Assembly and Legislative Counsel and staff, the Municipal Ombudsman's Office, and the Legislative Services Office.

Work independently, with the Municipal Clerk, with Assembly leadership, or individual Assembly members, occasional nights, and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, project management, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, project management, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, project management, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, project management, report writing, program management, and/or program support.
• Registered voter in Anchorage - all of the Municipal Clerk's Office staff are considered election officials under AMC 28.10.040; election officials must be registered voters in Anchorage pursuant to AMC 28.50.010E.
• State of Alaska Notary Public within six (6) months of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

• Possesses a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, or the ability to obtain one within three years of hire.

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs,…