Legislative Coordinator bei City of Pittsburgh, PA

About the Department

The Legislative Coordinator is a highly organized and dynamic individual responsible for overseeing and managing legislative initiatives from conception to completion, while having a strong understanding of the legislative process, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Department: City Clerk’s Office/City Council
Salary: $57,574 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement
Union: None. This is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Exempt

Position Duties

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. 
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered. 

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire. 

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time professional experience in local government, with proven experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above, (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

Minimum Qualifications

Civil Service Examinations
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position. 
Performance: None required for this position. 
Medical: None required for this position.

Other Qualifications

• Develop and implement strategies for successful legislative initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, government agencies, and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Monitor legislative developments, analyze their impact, and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Draft and review legislative documents, including legislative bills, resolutions, and reports.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, hearings, and briefings related to legislative projects.

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