Policy & Legislative Support Specialist

Alachua-County,-Fl; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County is seeking a professional to provide legislative, administrative, and research support to one or more members of the Board of County Commissioners. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, serving as a liaison among commissioners, departments, agencies, and community organizations.

Responsibilities include researching proposed legislation and policies, preparing reports, coordinating with multiple departments, and supporting meetings, public events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science, or related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in administrative support, legislative research, constituent services, government operations; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Responsibilities

• Provide legislative, administrative, research, constituent-service, and project support to Board of County Commissioners.
• Serve as a liaison between commissioners, constituents, stakeholders, County departments, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Conduct research and analysis of proposed legislation, policies, and Board actions; prepare reports and briefing materials.

Skills

Administrative support

Legislative research

Constituent services

Government operations

Strong communication

Research and analysis

Discretion and confidentiality

Multi-priority management

Political awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science, or related field

Job description

Alachua County is seeking a professional to provide legislative, administrative, and research support to one or more members of the Board of County Commissioners. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, serving as a liaison among commissioners, departments, agencies, and community organizations.

Responsibilities include researching proposed legislation and policies, preparing reports, coordinating with multiple departments, and supporting meetings, public events, and