Legislative Aide

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Political Science, Technical Writing, Journalism, Communications or other related fields.
• Two (2) years of work experience performing administrative support to elected officials, military officers, board of directors or other high‑ranking executives in the public or private sector.

• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

• Provides administrative support for City Council members, including program or project coordination, research and analysis of data, problem and dispute resolution, and preparation of newsletters, reports, and neighborhood communications.
• Supports City Council members on administrative matters and special programs or projects initiated by them.
• Conducts investigative and analytical work researching administrative systems, policies, and practices, and coordinates studies with other City departments, governmental agencies, businesses, and civic groups.
• Prepares and presents reports containing results of investigations and recommendations for meetings, speeches, and correspondence; participates in locating grant resources, writing applications, and drafting ordinances, resolutions, and other documents for internal and public distribution.
• Attends and participates in meetings and community functions to represent the district as authorized.
• Performs incidental duties contributing to unit or team objectives, including substituting for coworkers as authorized to maintain continuity of services.