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Legislative Analyst I (U) (Vacancy)

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Legislative Analyst I (U) (Vacancy)

Salary

$30.97 - $46.47 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-0836-V1

Department

20 Columbus City Council

Division

City Council

Opening Date

10/20/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

+ Description

+ Benefits

Definition

This Legislative Analyst position will be assigned to the Clerk’s team and will perform complex clerical duties within the City Clerk's Office. The City Clerk's Office is the official designated record keeper for all ordinances, resolutions, and official documents of the City of Columbus and is bound by the Columbus City Code and City Charter. The Clerk's Office provides a variety of complex clerical and crucial administrative services to support the city's legislative branch. Examples of Clerk's Office responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing City Council meeting agendas.

• Creating Council meeting minutes.

• Coordinating records commission activities.

• Preparing and publishing the weekly City Bulletin.

• Managing the Domestic Partner and Legislative Agent registries.

• Processing public records requests and requests for information.

• Conducting research.

• Process improvement.

The anticipated start date for this position is November 24, 2025. Candidates being considered for this position should be:

• Detail-oriented.

• Possess a strong customer service background.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and writing skills.

• Critical thinkers.

• Knowledgeable about procedural and legislative processes.

• Experienced in MS Office software products.

• Capable of managing a calendar and scheduling in MS Outlook.

Preferred qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and knowledge of Columbus city government; the legislative process and/or Legistar software will be considered a plus.

A person who has been selected by an appointing authority in accordance with the Columbus City Charter, Section 148(1) is said to have received an unclassified appointment. Those individuals receiving unclassified appointments serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be terminated from employment at any time. Please contact the Civil Service Commission if you would like additional information regarding this process.

Under direction, is responsible for investigating, analyzing, and preparing reports on matters requiring legislative action or attention of City Council; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Prepares reports and analyses of proposed legislation;

Prepares reports, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence;

Prepares background studies and reports on current issues;

Conducts investigations, in-depth analyses, research and review of matters requiring legislative attention or decisions;

Attends hearings and other meetings as needed;

Prepares and maintains progress reports on various budget issues, capital improvement programs, government grants, and operating funds;

Oversees and maintains the citywide database and related electronic files including ordinances, resolutions, agenda, minutes, documents, public notices, appointments, and communications of the City Clerk;

Summarizes discussions, decisions, and key takeaways from meetings and hearings and, as necessary, distributes minutes;

Arranges meetings and conferences, prepares agendas, and contacts individuals for meetings; makes arrangements and reservations with various agencies and committees for meeting rooms;

Advises Council on operational and media matters;

Serves as a liaison to community and business organizations;

Maintains files and records of activities being conducted.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-0836-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

LaNita Smith

Columbus City Council

90 W. Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645- 7205

E: [email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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