Policy Advisor; Council Aide

Full-Time This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.

8am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204

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Under general supervision, researches, analyzes and provides policy recommendations to elected officials; plans, organizes, manages, facilitates and coordinates policy-related projects; researches and responds to constituent inquiries; coordinates community outreach and communications; assists with policy development, research and recommendations; may be in charge of special projects that require coordinating with other Council offices and/or external parties; oversees scheduling for elected official and office administrative functions;

and performs related duties as assigned.

• Council Aides are responsible for conducting research and analysis and providing recommendations to an elected official on appropriate courses of action for assigned policy or project areas. Incumbents oversee and coordinate projects, which includes providing policy direction, giving input on policy initiatives and serving as a bridge for communications with the offices of other elected officials as well as to the community.
  
  Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable discretion in carrying out responsibilities independently and with awareness of city, bureau, office and constituent issues and sensitivities.
• Within this broad band class, incumbents may be assigned policy initiatives, projects and activities that range from entry-level to advanced professional, in terms of complexity and visibility. Levels of autonomy will vary and are based on the level of assignments given.
• At the most entry-level, incumbents may be assigned to research and respond to constituent inquiries, oversee scheduling and inbox management, and requests that are basic to moderately difficult. At the most advanced, incumbents may serve as an expert policy advisor and be expected to carry out responsibilities in assigned project areas that are highly complex, important, sensitive, and varied.
• Employees may be moved upwards or downwards within the broad band class, as the policy issues and needs of the elected official’s office may require.

The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, and performs related duties as assigned.

• Updates and keeps elected official informed on current and emerging events, activities and issues within the assigned district and citywide to ensure appropriate response and action; analyzes statistics, data and reports and conducts policy analysis to assist elected official in making informed decisions; researches and briefs elected official on key policy issues and Council agendas; reviews results of major studies and coordinates preparation of projects, reports and recommendations;
  
  tracks political implications of city programs and projects; monitors news and notes events or issues relevant to office mission and opportunities for elected official to attend or participate in local activities.
• Coordinates development, interpretation, and application of policy; provides advocacy for strategies that further achievement of elected official’s policy goals; works with elected official to implement legislative initiatives; maintains effective communication…