Commissioner’s Executive Administrative Aide

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 121,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks an Administrative Aide who will serve as principal staff assistant to a Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The role coordinates daily office activities, handles investigations or research tasks, and communicates with the public and media to explain Commission decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, political science, or related field, plus two years in public relations or similar work.

Qualifications

• Completion of the curriculum requirements for a Baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, political science, or related fields, and two (2) years’ experience in public relations or another public-oriented position.
• Considerable knowledge of effective research techniques, statutes, rules, and regulations, which govern the activities of the Commission; of modern public administration principles and practices; and of the legislative process.
• Considerable skills with analyzing problems and adopting an appropriate course of action; communicating research findings both orally and written; establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with others; and effectively presenting Commission determinations or rulings in a clear and concise manner at public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily activities of a Commissioner’s office, including development, prioritizing, assignment or performance of investigative or research work, and response to inquiries concerning a Commission ruling or various complaints within the Commissioner’s jurisdiction.
• Provides information to the general public and collects comments or reactions to current or pending Commission rulings; acts as the Commissioner’s representative at public meetings or to the news media.
• Assists the Commissioner in maintaining contact and coordinating activities with other State agencies, the Legislature, or other official groups.
• Represents the Commissioner on agency task forces, committees, or work groups; staffs and develops policies, procedures, or projects.
• Researches Commission records to provide information, analyzes evidence, and drafts decision documents.

Skills

Public relations

Research techniques

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks an Administrative Aide who will serve as principal staff assistant to a Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The role coordinates daily office activities, handles investigations or research tasks, and communicates with the public and media to explain Commission decisions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, political science, or related field, plus two years in public relations or similar work.