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Manatee County, FL is Hiring a LEGISLATIVE AIDE Near Bradenton, FL
General Information
1112 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton, FL 34205
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility
Pay Grade: 3
This is an advanced and highly responsible administrative, technical and analytical work for the Chief of Staff. An Employee in this classification perform a wide variety of complex tasks requiring initiative, independent judgement and extensive working knowledge of the Chief of Staffs projects. Duties include researching rules, regulations and policies for the Chief of Staff and their departments. Emphasis is placed on relieving the official of administrative detail and work entails dealing with political, confidential and sensitive issues requiring a high degree of discretion and tact involving continual inter-departmental relations and extensive public contact. This classification is distinguished from the lower-level executive assistant role due to more advanced levels in scope of work, complexity, responsibility, and autonomy. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff.
Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.Working Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
Job Description
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business or related field.
Two (2) years of administrative experience.
Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.More
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
Knowledge of business English, mathematics and legal formats and terms.
Knowledge of ordinances, official functions and personnel procedures.
Knowledge of modern office procedures and Microsoft office applications.
Ability to work independently on complex and confidential administrative tasks, compose effective and accurate correspondence and deal with non-routine and complex tasks without recourse to supervisors.
Ability to deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to keep complex fiscal and statistical records, ledgers and files and provide information correctly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to independently prepare agendas, legal documents, resolutions, ordinances and related complex or confidential correspondence.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- ComPsych– offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
- LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
- Five (5) free visits annually for employees and covered family members.
- Wellness/Health Coaches (5 Free per year)
- On-site Fitness Centers for you and your dependents with 24/7 access
- Personal Training (5 Free per year)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Group Fitness Classes
- Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Management
- Diabetes Care Program
- Registered Dietician (5 Free per year)
- Massages with licensed therapist (small copay)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Training/Seminars
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
- Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
- 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Three (3) Personal Holidays
- Personal Sick Leave
- Family Sick Leave
- Sick Leave Bank (Donated Hours)
- Professional Medical Appointment Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Military Training Leave
- FMLA
Years of Service Vacation Days
6-10 19.50 days
11 22.75 days
- Earn an additional day of vacation every six (6) consecutive months of no sick leave.
- Award-winning Health Plan with deductibles as low as $0.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance (6 times salary at low cost)
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) with Pension Plan and Investment Plan options.
- 457b Tax Deferred and ROTH account options through Voya.
- FRS Webinars
- Free financial guidance with licensed, non-commissioned financial planner
- Professional Leadership Programs
- Instructor-Led and eLearning Training
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Career Counseling
- Toastmasters
- Networking Membership (Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance)
- Employee Recognition Programs with monetary and time-off awards
- Tuition Reimbursement eligible after six (6) months of service, including GED reimbursement.
- Continuing Education support through Training/Seminars and Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladder.
- Public Safety Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Options for Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts providing pre-tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- ComPsych – offers all employees and their family members with emotional, financial, legal, and work/life balance support.
- LAMP counselors available for personal support including emotional, substance abuse, marital, and financial issues.
- Workers’ Compensation
- Training/Seminars
- Fitness Center Access for employee only
- FRS options
- Premium Pay Differentials/Career Ladders
- Government employee discounts at many retailers and attractions
- Access to Manatee County Library Services (books, digital services, tools, museum passes).
- 12 Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Three (3) Personal Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Leaves of Absence are based on an 8 hrs./day - 80/hrs. per pay-period basis, any work schedule less than this will earn on a pro-rated basis.
Job Summary
Full Time
$52k-68k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/07/2024
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