Legislative Representative

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 91,851 - 134,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City benefits after six weeks

Job summary

A city department in El Segundo seeks a Legislative Representative to advocate for the Harbor and Water Power Departments at City Council meetings. Candidates should have two years of management analyst experience or a degree along with five years in legislative roles. Spanish proficiency is preferred. The position requires participation in governance processes and engagement with local councils. A California driver's license is mandatory. City benefits begin after six weeks of regular appointment.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid experience in a senior management analyst position.
• Five years of full-time paid professional experience in legislative analysis or advocacy.
• Graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Harbor and Airports departments at City Council meetings.
• Act as a liaison between local councils and the Department.
• Promote legislation beneficial to the City or the Department.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Advocacy

Liaison duties

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in related field

Job description

Job Title

Legislative Representative – Harbor and Water & Power Departments, City of Los Angeles

Salary

Annual salary: $91,851 to $134,300 (Harbor Department $101,455 to $148,331; Water & Power Department $105,757 to $131,376)

Responsibilities

A Legislative Representative represents the Harbor and Airports departments at meetings of the Los Angeles City Council and other governmental and civic committees, agencies, and boards. Acts as a liaison between local neighborhood councils, Port citizen advisory committees, the Department, and the City Council; examines the effect of proposed legislation on Department or City interests and promotes legislation beneficial to the City or the Department.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles in a senior management analyst position performing liaison duties with Council committees, commissions, or the Mayor’s office concerning legislative matters; OR
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time paid professional experience in legislative analysis or advocacy.
• A graduate degree from an accredited college or university in law, government policy, public policy, public administration, political science, liberal studies, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience lacking in requirement #2.

Additional Information

Applicants must complete the Legislative Representative Qualifications Questionnaire. A valid California driver’s license is required, with restrictions on driving violations. Spanish language proficiency is preferred. The position requires a one-year probationary period and employees are covered by City benefits after approximately six weeks of regular appointment. The City of Los Angeles is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected categories. This examination has expired as of January 11, 2018; no longer accepting applications.