Legislative Affairs Specialist

Job Description:

Legislative Affairs Specialist

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Department: Office of City Manager

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting in the City’s efforts to responsively track, coordinate and respond to pending legislation, regulatory activity and funding opportunities at the state and federal levels, public records requests, for providing research and analysis relevant to City policies and practices, and, as part of the Communications and Legislative Affairs team, for assisting in providing information to the public through print and multimedia formats. This position reports to the Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works with all departments to coordinate responses to public records requests.
• Tracks and analyzes state and federal legislative and regulatory activity as well as funding opportunities.
• Keeps key personnel in all departments informed of the status of state and federal legislative and regulatory activity.
• Assists in the creation, packaging, and dissemination of city information for elected officials at the state and federal levels.
• Assists in the packaging and dissemination of information to the public.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; one (1) to three (3) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City and departmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of governmental and legislative affairs principles and practices.
• Knowledge of publication design and production principles.
• Knowledge of Alabama public records laws.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of the Alabama state legislature and U.S. Congress.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in research and analysis.
• Skill in the preparation and presentation of accurate and reliable reports.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary work, which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and distinguishing between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office environment and various outdoor environments, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

Please click on the link to view the current benefits for the City of Auburn.
https://www.auburnalabama.org/human-resources/

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$4,766.67 - $5,624.67 Monthly