Legislative Aide
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Salary :$81,536.00 - $152,006.40 AnnuallyLocation :Berkeley, CAJob Type:At-WillJob Number:2024-06-2027Department:Mayor & CouncilOpening Date:06/03/2024Closing Date:ContinuousBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEYis a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.JOB OPPORTUNITYThe City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Legislative Aide! In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide specialized administrative and analytical support to the Mayor and/or Councilmember as it relates to legislative tracking, development, and analysis.See the full job class specification here:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is coursework in political science, public policy, business administration, public administration, or a related field desirable. Experience performing progressively responsible and complex administrative duties supporting an elected official desirable.Other requirements include being able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications are accepted on a continuous basis and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ...@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.EXAM PROCESSThe exam process will include, but is not limited to:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documentsTests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to ...@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESSCandidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYERThe City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other , including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.RetirementCalPERSCity employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).Deferred CompensationThe City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.Medical PlansEmployees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plus HMO. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser plan, or up to 99% of the full family premium for the Sutter Health Plus plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.Dental PlanThe City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.Life InsuranceThe City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000 (Maintenance and Clerical Chapters) or $50,000 (Community Services and Part-Time Recreation Activity Leaders). Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.Sick LeaveEmployees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.VacationNew employees accrue 2 to 4 weeks of vacation annually, depending on classification (see )Holidays14 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annuallyUniform AllowanceEmployees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see )(SEIU)