• District Legislative Aide (District 4)

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    District Legislative Aide (District 4)

     

    Date: Oct 3, 2025

     

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    The Florida Legislature

     

    Senate District 4

     

    Title

     

    District Legislative Aide (Senate District 4)

    General Summary

    The Office of State Senator Clay Yarborough is now accepting applications for a District Legislative Aide based in Jacksonville, Florida. This is work assisting a Senator with a variety of administrative and public relations matters requiring a thorough understanding of the policies, procedures, and operating practices of the Florida Legislature. An employee in a position allocated to this class performs duties of limited variety and complexity. Work involves the performance of various routine and non-routine tasks following clearly defined standardized practices. Results are reviewed upon completion for judgment, completeness, and accomplishment of objectives within deadlines. This position may involve travel to Tallahassee.

     

    Financial Disclosure: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 –Statement of Financial Interests (https://disclosure.floridaethics.gov/2023/form/1/instructions/print) with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

     

    Examples of Work Performed

     

    + Manages or assists in managing a district office and supervises other staff in all functions performed by district office.

    + Serves as a liaison for constituents.

    + Responds to inquiries by seeking solutions to problems or assisting in the communication with appropriate agency.

    + Performs research to gather and assemble information for drafting of bills, speeches, or special reports.

    + Attends various local functions and meetings with supervisor to gather information, or on behalf of the supervisor, as a representative of the staff.

    + Prepares and distributes press releases and other public information data.

    + Supervises maintenance of district office files including selection of newspaper articles and other source materials for files.

    + Manages district office expense account.

    + Formulates replies to correspondence in draft or final form depending on the complexity of the issue.

    + Advises supervisor of issues and projects in the district that require involvement to better serve the district.

    + Reviews all correspondence, reports, and legislative proposals for accuracy and quality of content.

    + May perform extensive background research on a bill in working it through the committee process.

    + Performs other related duties as required.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    + Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

    + Knowledge of personal computers and use of software.

    + Knowledge of the methods for organizing and presenting data.

    + Knowledge of Florida laws, and the legislative and political processes and protocol.

    + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

    + Ability to use independent judgment in handling media inquiries and news releases.

    + Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

    + Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.

    + Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the demands of the public.

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

    + Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.

    + Ability to supervise/manage people.

    + Ability to work and make decisions independently.

    + Ability to compose correspondence.

    + Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

    + Ability to manage time well.

    + Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and contribute to the effective internal functioning of the operation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of administrative experience.

    + A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the one year of required experience.

    + Professional or nonprofessional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

     

    Salary

     

    Salary commensurate with experience.

     

    The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    Open until filled.

     

    Submission of Application

     

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    Accommodation for Disability

     

    If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

    Location:

    JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32216

    Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville