LEGISLATIVE SPECIALIST (Special Assistant) - Range 20 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Legislative Specialist provides professional support services to the Municipal Clerk’s Office under the direction of the Municipal Clerk. The role supports the office in carrying out its duties and responsibilities, including legislative research and drafting, stakeholder engagement, training, grant research and applications, and analysis of policies and legislative issues. The specialist applies knowledge of the Municipal legislative process, Anchorage Municipal Code, Alaska Statutes, legislative drafting techniques, and Municipal budgets and purchasing procedures. The position collaborates with Municipal Clerk’s Office staff, Assembly and Legislative Counsel and staff, the Municipal Ombudsman’s Office, and the Legislative Services Office. The specialist may work independently, with the Municipal Clerk, Assembly leadership, or individual Assembly members. It is an executive position with no union affiliation and serves at the pleasure of the Municipal Clerk. The work location is 632 W. 6th Ave, Suite 250, Anchorage, Alaska. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional nights.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine years of experience conducting research, project management, report writing, program management, and/or program support; OR an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting, or a similar discipline and seven years of such experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in one of those disciplines or a similar discipline and five years of such experience; OR a master’s degree in one of those disciplines or a similar discipline and three years of such experience.
Must be a registered voter in Anchorage.
Must obtain State of Alaska Notary Public status within six months of hire.
Satisfactory background check, including criminal, education, and employment history, at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States; the Municipality does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, or ability to obtain one within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

Research and draft legislation.
Draft reports and other working papers to accompany legislation.
Convene stakeholders and incorporate their input on legislation.
Develop trainings, convene stakeholders, and conduct training sessions as required by the Municipal Clerk.
Identify available grants, prepare grant materials, and submit grant applications.
Apply the Municipal legislative process, Anchorage Municipal Code, Alaska Statutes, and legislative drafting techniques.
Research and analyze policies and legislative issues.
Understand Municipal budgets and purchasing processes and procedures.
Collaborate with Municipal Clerk’s Office staff, Assembly and Legislative Counsel and staff, the Municipal Ombudsman’s Office, and the Legislative Services Office.
Work independently, with the Municipal Clerk, with Assembly leadership, or with individual Assembly members.
Perform other duties as assigned.