ASSISTANT TO COUNCIL MEMBER
Because Assistant to Council Member is non-competitive, hiring leans on your background rather than a test score: meet the requirements and apply to the agency directly.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, assists by performing varied highly responsible administrative duties, some of which may be of a confidential nature; may act as a liaison between an elected official and public and/or various governmental agencies; does other related work as required.
Examples of work
Assists an elected official in the decision making process pertaining to municipal government by collecting and analyzing data from public records and other sources. Assists in the review of municipal policies and procedures by researching data and conducting field interviews. May act as liaison between the elected official and the public by meeting with local groups and representatives of governmental agencies and provides them with information. May represent the elected official at conferences or engagements or may accompany the official at these conferences. Assembles statistical and other materials required for reports, memoranda and speeches. When so directed, takes appropriate actions(s) to resolve any problems brought to the attention of the elected official. May conduct special investigations for the elected official. Maintains confidential, personal correspondence and other records and files. Investigates activities for compliance with municipal and other laws, and gathers supporting facts and data. May assist in conducting studies or surveys of agency/department/program operations. Assists with the preparation of progress reports, reports of expenditures and research findings. Assists in reviewing and analyzing proposals before governing body to determine if benefits derived justify application. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relative to the work of municipal government. Knowledge of functions of public agencies. Knowledge of survey techniques and research methods. Knowledge of public information sources. Ability to understand and interpret basic law and regulations pertaining to municipal regulations. Ability to abstract, analyze and use statistics and numerical data. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with others. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: LG - MER 04/28/09 This job specification is for local government use only.
Note
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience as an assistant to an executive or administrative officer in a public or private organization. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.