OPS District Legislative Aide (District 33)

State of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of State Senator Jonathan Martin in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a part-time temporary OPS District Legislative Aide to support the Senator with administrative and public relations tasks. The position requires understanding of Florida Legislature processes and will involve travel to Tallahassee as needed.

Duties include managing district office activities, assisting constituents, drafting bills or speeches, preparing press releases, researching issues, and coordinating with staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college credit/substitution allowed for education.
• Experience in administrative support and public-facing work is preferred.
• Ability to draft and format basic reports, letters, and press materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senator with administrative tasks and public relations matters.
• Manage district office activities and coordinate with staff.
• Respond to constituent inquiries and liaise with agency representatives.
• Draft bills, speeches, and summary materials as needed for committee work.
• Prepare press releases and public information material under supervision.
• Travel to Tallahassee may be required for legislative sessions and meetings.

Skills

Constituent services

Drafting

Public relations

Communication

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The Florida Legislature
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Title

General Summary

The Office of State Senator Jonathan Martin is now accepting applications for a part-time temporary OPS District Legislative Aide based in Fort Myers, Florida. This is work assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs duties of limited variety and complexity. Work involves the performance of various routine and non-routine tasks following clearly defined standardized practices. Results are reviewed upon completion for judgment, completeness, and accomplishment of objectives within deadlines. This position may/will involve travel to Tallahassee.

Examples of Work Performed

• Manages or assists in managing a district office and supervises other staff in all functions performed by district office.
• Serves as a liaison for constituents.
• Responds to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in the communication with appropriate agency.
• Performs research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports.
• Attends various local functions and meetings with supervisor to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.
• Prepares and distributes press releases and other public information data.
• Supervises maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.
• Manages district office expense account.
• Formulates replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.
• Advises supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement to better serve the district.
• Reviews all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.
• May perform extensive background research on a bill in working it through the committee process.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and use of software.
• Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, and the legislative and political processes and protocol.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use independent judgment in handling media inquiries and news releases.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to supervise/manage people.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Ability to compose correspondence.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to manage time well.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the effective internal functioning of the operation.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Professional or nonprofessional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.