Assistant to the Council

Assistant To The Council

The Assistant to the Council provides a wide variety of professional support to the Council. In addition, this position represents the Council at meetings when required and appropriate. The position provides extensive professional assistance, project management, and recommendations on City issues and performs highly responsible administrative work covering a broad range of municipal activities. The Assistant to the Council will serve as the liaison to the Goodyear Youth Commission and will assist in developing and organizing meetings, educational experiences and leadership opportunities.

This is a professional position requiring exceptional analytical and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with strong time management and organizational abilities. They should have prior experience working with or supporting elected officials and possess a solid understanding of the challenges and complexities involved in addressing sensitive subject matter with civic leaders. This individual will be comfortable exploring, organizing, and executing complex projects and topics.

They will consistently exhibit a positive, professional demeanor and approach their work with tact, respect, flexibility, and efficiency. Above all, they will effectively represent the City of Goodyear Mayor and Council Office in all interactions and responsibilities. At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce.

You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Empathy
- Optimism – Innovation Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Prepares reports and verbal and written correspondence on behalf of the Council. Assists in setting the Council's schedules.
• Conducts research and special projects and assures implementation of programs developed and initiated by the Council. Coordinates the response to issues raised by citizens of Goodyear by coordinating with Departments or other appropriate parties to respond. Advises the Council on unresolved issues that must be addressed.
• Provides a visible link between elected officials and the public, acting as a representative in dealings with constituents (both individually and in groups), and city departments and committees, including the Goodyear Youth Commission.
• Responds to Citizen Inquiries and complaints with the utmost tact and resourcefulness in seeking solutions to the problems presented from within Goodyear and other agencies. Communicates with citizens, management, public officials, general public, and other City employees in order to resolve complaints and inquiries and provide requested information or referral.
• Composes correspondence dealing with city-related issues and subject matter in ways that sometimes requires considerable sensitivity, discretion, judgment, or negotiation in replying to inquiries, and/or presenting or requesting information.
• Attends City Council meetings and work sessions; researches, responds to and prepares correspondence; sets up meetings and conferences; responds to the telephone inquiries and performs necessary follow up, and communicates with…