Research Analyst

JOB OVERVIEW

The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for a Research Analyst in the Office of City Council. The Research Analyst serves as liaison between the public, the City Clerk and Harrisburg City Council. The Research Analyst shall attend legislative sessions, committee meetings and public hearings at the direction of the City Clerk. The Research Analyst shall take detailed notes at all meetings attended, shall perform research, conduct legislative analysis, and prepare reports and other written correspondence.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Clerk. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Harrisburg offers a salary range of $50,000.00 to $55,000.00.(commensurate with experience and qualifications).This full-time position also includes an excellent benefits package: defined pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) and health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision).

if interested, please submit a cover letter, your résumé, three employment references and salary history to (electronic submission preferred):

[email protected]

or

ATTN:
Human Resources

The City of Harrisburg, Suite #402

MLK City Government Center

10 North 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101

Wanda R.D. Williams, Mayor

Job Title Grade: M-18

Research Analyst
-Office of City Council

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Research Analyst serves as liaison between the public, the City Clerk and Harrisburg City Council. The Research Analyst shall attend legislative sessions, committee meetings and public hearings at the direction of the City Clerk. The Research Analyst shall take detailed notes at all meetings attended, shall perform research, conduct legislative analysis, and prepare reports and other written correspondence. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Clerk.

This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.

JOB LOCATION/ EQUIPMENT:

Work is performed at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., City Government Center, and may include limited travel to City neighborhoods. Work involves the use of various machines/equipment including recording devices, computer, printer, copier, scanner, facsimile machine, telephone and other technological and research devices. Duties are typically performed weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, significant evening hours are required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work involves but is not limited to the following:
Assists with the processing of constituent inquiries by conducting research, communicating by phone, drafting response letters, etc. on issues. Works closely with Law Bureau by providing a variety of descriptive and background reports, memoranda, and written materials on subjects or legislative matters as it relates to city council committees. Researches and analyzes complex policy issues; prepares and presents confidential material for City Council members and committees;

drafts amendments to proposed legislation and prepares written reports, when necessary. Assists committees, Members, and staff with consideration of legislative issues by providing information and analysis, and applying professional subject-area knowledge. Serves as a City Council Aide by reviewing and evaluating existing and proposed legislation and making unbiased recommendations that shape policies that may have significant impact on the City's resources, priorities, and direction.

Acts as a technical expert on the City's legislative processes by providing guidance to City Council members, city employees, and the public on legislative processes and procedures under the direction of the City Clerk and Council President. Cultivates, fosters, and maintains positive working relationships with constituents, city employees, and City Council members by answering questions in regard to City Council policies and procedures, resolving complex issues presented by city departments/agencies departments/agencies and constituents to City Council.

Manages City Council newsletter, under guidance of City Clerk and Council President. Performs a variety of professional duties on behalf of City Council to include…