JOB
The Office of State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Orlando, Florida. This is work assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs duties of limited variety and complexity. Work involves the performance of various routine and non-routine tasks following clearly defined standardized practices. Results are reviewed upon completion for judgment, completeness, and accomplishment of objectives within deadlines. This position may involve travel to Tallahassee.
Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 –Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Manages or assists in managing a district office and supervises other staff in all functions performed by district office.
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Serves as a liaison for constituents.
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Responds to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in the communication with appropriate agency.
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Performs research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports.
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Attends various local functions and meetings with supervisor to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.
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Prepares and distributes press releases and other public information data.
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Supervises maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.
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Manages district office expense account.
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Formulates replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.
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Advises supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement to better serve the district.
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Reviews all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.
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May perform extensive background research on a bill in working it through the committee process.
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Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.
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A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the one year of required experience.
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Professional or nonprofessional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.
