Staff Assistant to the Board

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

1d•$97,611 - $118,599

About The Position

Staff Assistants to the Board of County Commissioners provide professional support to full-time County Commissioners and serve as members of the County Administrative Office team. The role has a direct impact on Washington County communities and supports services delivered through County programs and partnerships. It offers the opportunity to build and maintain relationships with elected officials at all levels of government, community partners, and stakeholders. The position coordinates schedules and activities; drafts talking points, speeches, and correspondence; represents Commissioners in interactions with the public and partner organizations; and conducts research and analysis to inform policy priorities and decision-making. Staff Assistants are part of a team within the County Administrative Office, serving as connectors between elected officials, staff, stakeholders, and the community. The office works across County departments to advance the Board of Commissioners’ goals and implement its policy direction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field, and three years of related policy analysis and development experience in a public, private, or nonprofit entity; OR an associate’s degree in one of those fields and five years of such experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and seven years of such experience.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment.
Completion of a comprehensive background check.
Knowledge of public administration principles; public, community, and government relations; federal, state, regional, and local government operations; County organization, departments, and functions; project management methods; research and problem-solving techniques; and business communication and office administration practices.
Ability to communicate politically sensitive information effectively, orally and in writing, to varied audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing direction and policy goals.
Ability to exercise sound professional and political judgment, communicate County and policy positions clearly and persuasively, and build cooperative relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Coordinate schedules, administrative activities, and priorities for elected officials.
Draft speeches, talking points, correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
Represent Commissioners in interactions with the public and partner organizations.
Research, collect, organize, analyze, and summarize information to support policy, operational, and constituent-related matters.
Maintain confidential records and exercise discretion when handling sensitive issues.
Build and maintain working relationships with elected officials, County leadership, staff, community partners, external organizations, and the public.
Analyze issues from multiple perspectives, recommend solutions, and implement actions after goals and direction are established.
Communicate County and policy positions and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.