LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT

* This position is exempt from Civil Service and serves at the pleasure of the City Clerk for the City of Milwaukee. *

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Legislative Assistant provides staff assistance to the Common Council member representing the City of Milwaukee’s 3^rd Aldermanic District.

Specific job duties are assigned at the discretion of the individual Council Member, and may include any of the following:

Constituent Relations

• Answer written and phone inquiries, complaints, and requests.
• Meet with individual constituents as necessary.
• Process complaints; follow-up on service requests or complaints.
• Act as aldermanic liaison with City departments, community groups, and agencies or other levels of government.
• Represent Council Member in planning for and securing better district services.
• Develop and maintain tracking system for logging constituent calls.
• Keep Council Member informed of all constituent communication.

City Governance

• Review all committee agendas and brief Council Member on items pertaining specifically to Council Member's district or to policy issues as pursued by individual Council Member.
• Represent Council Member before various committee, boards, and commissions.

Community and Neighborhood Relations\

• Represent Council Member at various civic and governmental functions, including community and neighborhood meetings.
• Plan, schedule, and occasionally host town hall, community, and neighborhood meetings in the aldermanic district.

Research and Policy Analysis

• Provide research and policy analysis on current issues that impact the aldermanic district.
• Make recommendations and define policy alternatives on current issues and problems.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.

• The Legislative Assistant must be willing to work some irregular hours, including evening and weekends, at the Council Member's request.
• The Legislative Assistant is required to file a statement of economic interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.

1. At least 18 years of age at time of application.
2. Ability to work on a full-time basis.
3. Ability to travel independently to and from City Hall and throughout District 3 by public transportation, walking, bicycling, or driving. Click here to view a map of District 3: AlderDistrictsandVotingWards_3.pdf (milwaukee.gov).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not include your academic transcripts with your application email message. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of office administration best practices.
• Ability to work effectively with departmental administrative staff.
• Ability to read and understand job-related written materials, including laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to learn legislative research techniques.
• Ability to learn and use standard computer software and programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database; ability to perform effective Internet searches.
• Ability to maintain an organized office filing system.
• Ability to coordinate and attend town hall, community, and neighborhood meetings.

The current starting salary (Pay Range 2CN) is $41,492 annually, and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $42,737. Appointment will be made in accordance with the City of Milwaukee Salary Ordinance.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

·       Defined Benefit Pension Plan

·       457 Deferred Compensation Plan

·       Health and Dental Insurance

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       Comprehensive Wellness Program

·       Onsite Clinic Services

·       Onsite Employee Assistance Program

·       Alternative Work Schedules

·       Long Term Disability Insurance

·       Group Life Insurance

·       Tuition Benefits

·       Paid Vacation

·       12 Paid Holidays

·       Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

·       Flexible Spending Arrangement

·       Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of an evaluation of related education, experience, and accomplishments, interview, or other assessment methods. The Common Council reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to participate in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision.

Screening for this position will be based on an evaluation of each applicant’s education, experience, and professional accomplishments, which should be detailed in a cover letter and resume.

·       Please send your cover letter and resume via email to Council Administrative Manager Angelyn Ward at award@milwaukee.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023.

·       Please indicate “Legislative Assistant – 3rd Aldermanic District” in the subject line.

·       Inquiries regarding the selection process may be directed to Angelyn Ward by sending a message to award@milwaukee.gov.

The City of Milwaukee reserves the right to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The selection process will be conducted as soon as practical after the deadline date. Receipt of application materials may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

EEO Code = 210

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.