Legislative Aide (District 94)

<span class="jobdescription"><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">Do not click the Apply button.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Apply at </span></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/5331196/legislative-aide-district-94?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red;text-decoration:underline">GovernmentJobs.com</span></strong></a></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY </strong></p> <p style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Job Title:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Legislative Aide (District 94)</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>General Summary:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">State Representative Meg Weinberger is now accepting applications in her West Palm Beach, Florida office to assist with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Salary:  Annual $47,364</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. This position may be eligible for virtual work.  All virtual district employees must reside and work virtually in Florida.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p> <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" start="1" type="1"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Calendar and Scheduling</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Constituent Management</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Legislative Research</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Legislative Process</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Public Relations and Press Releases</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Stakeholder Relations</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Designated Tallahassee Staff during Committee Weeks and Session</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Mandatory Trainings as Assigned</li> </ol> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a <a href="https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/2023/form/1/instructions/print">Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests</a> with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Submission of Application</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Interested parties may apply to <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/5331196/legislative-aide-district-94?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs">GovernmentJobs.com</a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leg.state.fl.us%2FPublications%2Fgeneral%2FJoint%2Fadministrative%2Fapplication.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CWARTHEN.BAELIN%40leg.state.fl.us%7Cebd236e8d0f34a3f75bb08de9b231573%7C0505bbe39726451b8f6fc7a729eae470%7C0%7C0%7C639118772202462909%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bXHXJKWFyHidJag61mbmq32stYPx2JFxdiQYIAsKhm0%3D&reserved=0">Applications</a> are available through the Florida Legislature Website Online Sunshine to send to:</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Honorable Meg Weinberger</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Florida House of Representatives</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">9200 Belvedere Road</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Suite 214</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">West Palm Beach, FL 33411-3628</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Or email: <a href="mailto:Meg.Weinberger@flhouse.gov">Meg.Weinberger@flhouse.gov</a></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">For additional information, please contact the Office of Representative Weinberger at (561) 576-0340.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Accommodation for Disability</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red">Do not click the Apply button.</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#c00000"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Apply at </span></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fleg/jobs/5331196/legislative-aide-district-94?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs"><strong><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:red;text-decoration:underline">GovernmentJobs.com</span></strong></a></span></span></p> </span>

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