Council Liaison Mayors Aide
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The Position
- This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an At Will position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.Job Appointment:Full time AtWill
Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8am 5pm. Work hours will include evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Location: Inperson. Position will report to City Hall 1221 SW 4th Ave Portland OR 97204.
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this positionLanguage Pay Premium Eligible:City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English may be eligible to receive a language pay differential. This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.About the Position:
The Council Liaison serves as a vital connection between the Mayors Office and the City Council including the various Council Committees.This role willrepresenttheMayorin interactions with Councilmembers and committees advancing theMayorspolicy priorities and ensuring consistent informed communication between branches.
Key Responsibilities:
AdvocateforMayorspolicy priorities andmaintainstrong working relationships.
Track andmonitorthe development of legislation and Council initiatives; providetimelyanalysis and updates to theMayorand senior staff.
Conduct research to support policy initiatives andidentifydata metrics and best practices that inform decisionmaking.
Ensure the Mayor is fully briefed on all agenda items for committee meetings council briefings and council sessions.
Prepare draft and edit talking points official communications and informational materials for theMayor.
Attend community meetings and public forums.
Collaborate with community groups to understand and elevate local concerns and align them with city policy efforts.
Provide support for constituent services and respond to public inquiries in coordination with the Mayors Office.
Review evaluate and interpret incoming correspondence and legislative documents advising theMayoraccordingly.
For more information about Portland City Council and the various Council Committees please visit: Snyder Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resumehow their education training and/or experience meets each of the following required minimum qualifications:
- Ability to navigate complex political environments build relationships across departments and elected offices and exercise discretion in sensitive or highstakes situations.
- Ability to represent the Mayor at Council meetings community events and public functions with confidence and professionalism.
- Abilityto analyze legislation and policy proposals monitor City Council activity and summarize key developments for the Mayor and senior staff.
- Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize relevant data to support policy development and strategic decisionmaking.
- Abilityto exercise independent judgement problemsolve take initiative within established guidelines and utilize strong organizational skills to prioritize competing demands to meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience providingbriefings anddraftingcorrespondence clearly and persuasively for diverse audiences including elected officials community groups and the public.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration political science or a closely related field.
- Legislative experience.
- Experience working with elected officials and diverse communities.
The Recruitment Process
- STEP 1: Apply online between Monday April 28 2025 Monday May 12 2025Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Answer to three 3 Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:- Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex DD214Member 4 VA Benefit Letter etc.
- Your cover letter should include details describing your education training and/or experience and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the To Qualify section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Do not attachmaterials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process. Emailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- You can use AI tools to assist with your job application but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting; instead use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation:Week of May 12 2025- An evaluation of each applicants training and paid and unpaid experience as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter weighted 100.
- Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read theCity of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List:Week of May 12 2025- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview):Mid/Late May- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Step 5: Offer of Employment:JuneStep 6: Start Date: June- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information
Click herefor additional information regarding the following:
- Veteran Preference
- ADA Pregnancy and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment Type
Full Time
