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Legislative Coordinator

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Exempt, Full Time

Job Number

25-LCCC-01

Department

City Clerk/City Council

Opening Date

09/29/2025

Closing Date

10/19/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Legislative Coordinator is a highly organized and dynamic individual responsible for overseeing and managing legislative initiatives from conception to completion, while having a strong understanding of the legislative process, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Department: City Clerk’s Office/City Council

Salary: $57,574 per year.

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None. This is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.

+ A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License (or out-of-state equivalent) is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

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NOTE : The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions . The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments . Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered .

NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment m ust su bmit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire .

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position . You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time professional experience in local government, with proven experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year - for - year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position , based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above, (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Civil Service Examinations

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Written: None required for this position.

Performance: None required for this position.

Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Develop and implement strategies for successful legislative initiatives.

+ Coordinate with internal teams, government agencies, and external partners to ensure alignment with project goals.

+ Monitor legislative developments, analyze their impact, and provide recommendations to senior management.

+ Draft and review legislative documents, including legislative bills, resolutions, and reports.

+ Organize and facilitate meetings, hearings, and briefings related to legislative projects.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs/1781507?keywords=legislative&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the full job description, including knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

01

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Did you read and understand that you must submit OFFICIAL documentation to the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service to verify any of your post secondary education/training?

+ Yes

+ No

03

All City of Pittsburgh positions require you to become a resident prior to your official start date. If you are not a City of Pittsburgh resident: Are you willing to relocate to reside within City limits if you are offered this position?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:

+ I possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have seven (7) years of experience experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role.

+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and at least seven (7) years experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role,

+ I possess a related associate degree and at least five (5) years of full-time professional experience in local government, with proven experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role.

+ I possess an unrelated Bachelor's degrees in Political Science, Public Policy and have five (5) years of experience experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role.

+ I possess a related Master's degree and at least one (1) years of full-time time professional experience in local government, with proven experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role.

+ I do not possess a degree and I have seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in local government, with proven experience in legislative affairs, project management, or a related role.

+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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