Senior Legislative Assistant

The Sr. Legislative Assistant provides high-level support to legislators by researching and analyzing legislative issues, drafting policy proposals, and managing communications.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,964 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Performs all of the responsibilities of a Legislative Assistant I when appropriate or assigned.
• Assists with budget preparation.
• Facilitates various meetings for the Legislators.
• Inventories office supplies.
• Assists with maintaining the appointment book for boards and commissions of the delegation.
• Assists with notifying incumbents of expiring board appointments.
• Posts meeting notices and board vacancies on the Legislative Delegation webpage.
• Answers department telephone calls.
• Receives and greets department visitors and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to other appropriate departments or County personnel.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Public Policy, or a related field of study.
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of experience as a Legislative Assistant or six years of related professional experience.
• Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with elected officials or local government experience preferred.

• Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.
• Display willingness to listen and learn.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed, while under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Attend administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
• Embrace County standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with co-workers, County officials, other jurisdictions, the Legislative Delegation and the general public.
• Analyze and interpret data and other information prior to preparation of reports.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.

• Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas, warehouse and office equipment.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as on computer screen(s).
• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.

• Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
• Position may require travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
• Standard work hours would be Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.
• All employees of Charleston County Government must reside in South Carolina.