The Tulsa City Council is currently seeking applicants for an open Council Administrative Aide position. The Council Administrative Aide works closely with two City Councilors, acting as their full-time staff person, responding to constituent requests and needs, and assisting as needed with research, scheduling, and office tasks. A full job description is below.
If you are sincerely interested in a professional, public service staff position such as this one with the City Council, I would encourage you to apply directly through the Human Resources Department with the City of Tulsa; you can also fill out your application online:
http://cityoftulsa.org/our-city/jobs/application-form.aspx .
The key HRD contact for this position is Kay Van Arsdale (
kvanarsdale@cityoftulsa.org); you can initiate the application process at any time.
Since the City Council will be the appointing authority, please also send a copy of your resume to Don Cannon, Council Administrator, at
dcannon@tulsacouncil.org.
For more information regarding HRD’s job bulletin, let me refer you to
www.cityoftulsa.jobs .
Thanks again and good luck!------------------------------------------------------
(Unofficial Job Description) Council Aide IITulsa City Council
Pay Grade: CS-64 / Salary Range: $2,907 - $5,034/Mo( min/max (pay range)
General Purpose: Under general supervision provides staff assistance and advanced administrative work aiding the City Council in
performing its legislative, community relations, and administrative work; and performs other related assigned duties.
Essential Job Functions:· Acts as a liaison between the Councilor, City Administration, and/or the public; interfaces heavily with constituents
· Composes correspondence, position papers, and research for the councilors
· Represents the councilor in his/her absence at a variety of meetings
· Expresses the councilor's views to a variety of groups and individuals
· Makes routine decisions for the councilor in his/her absence
· Serves as a liaison to standing committees and a major standing Council Committee
· Conducts research projects of a short-term duration for the councilor
· Conducts surveys, analyzes data, and prepares reports for the councilor
· Provides support to other members regarding a core office function
· Initiates media contacts for the councilor
· Researches policies, procedures, and ordinances and presents findings
· Provides information to the public, departments, public groups, and the Council as required
· Performs key administrative tasks relating to the central operation of the Council Office
· Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Minimum Requirements: - BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university, or an associate's degree in business or public administration or closely related field, three (3) years of responsible administrative experience.
- Good knowledge of the principles and practices of business and office administration; and considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques, and methods of report presentation.
- Ability to collect, organize, and present complex information; ability to analyze and interpret pertinent laws, ordinances, and regulations; demonstrated ability to write comprehensive reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; and the ability to understand and influence the behavior of otherswithin the organization, customers, or the public in order to achieve job objectives and cause action or understanding.
Physical Requirements:Physical requirements include arm and hand dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; occasional carrying up to 5 pounds; may be subject to walking, standing, and sitting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.
Licenses and Certificates:Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's License.
Skill Tests Required:Written and/or government awareness tests will be administered.
Working Environment:Working environment is primarily indoors in an office