Council Assistant Job Glendale area,Arizona USA,Government

About Us:

The City of Glendale's Office of the Mayor and City Council is committed to conducting the public’s business with integrity, transparency, and efficiency. Operating under a Council-Manager form of government in accordance with its Charter, Glendale’s leadership structure ensures a collaborative and effective approach to governance.

The legislative authority is vested in a seven-member City Council, comprising a Mayor elected at large and six Council Members representing geographic districts. Council Members serve staggered four-year terms, while the Mayor is elected for a four-year term to represent the city as a whole. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and Council, is responsible for overseeing the city’s operations and implementing the policies set forth by the Council.

Together, the Mayor, Council, and City Manager strive to enhance the quality of life for Glendale’s residents and promote a thriving community.

The Role:

Provides professional and administrative support for City Council members including research, analysis of data, problem and dispute resolution, preparation of newsletters, reports, and neighborhood communications, and program or project management.

Salary:

FLSA Exempt.
A Grade 409 with an annual salary of $90,902

Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. You can review the FY26-27 Benefits Guide or visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:

10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25
* days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days
* per year)

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day

Retirement:

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
The current contribution rate is 11.98%

This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.

Investigates and answers sensitive phone calls, citizen inquiries, and complaints; provides information, resolves problems or refers calls to the appropriate person for action.

Analyzes, interprets and prepares oral and written reports on research findings.

Assists the City Council Members, provides general support and assistance on administrative matters.

Develops strategies with Council members on activities and issues; keeps Council advised of organizational and community issues.

Composes correspondence, newsletters and neighborhood communications on behalf of City Council members as required.

Serves as the Council representative to citizens including tracking issues and cases in the Request for Service System and reports trends to City Council members and the City Manager's Office.

Performs research on assigned problems or issues, analyzes findings and develops reports and recommendations.

Assists with planning, coordinating, and monitoring special programs or projects initiated by Council members.

Plans, manages and attends Council district neighborhood meetings and other official events with Council members.

Researches and writes speeches, speaking points and oversees preparations and distribution of all written materials including correspondence, newsletters.

Develops and prepares scripts for Council members Glendale Today shows.

Monitors Council District…