1/03
City of San José
COUNCIL ASSISTANT I (U) (7647)
COUNCIL ASSISTANT II (U) (7648)
SENIOR COUNCIL ASSISTANT (U) (7649)
| CLASS CODE: 7647 | ||
| DEPARTMENT: Mayor and Council |
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies |
FLSA STATUS: Exempt |
CLASS SUMMARY:
Positions in this classification are designed to provide services in connection
with legislative analysis, research, communications, and written information and
other related matters as needed and requested by the Mayor or appointing Council
Member. Each appointment to this classification is for a specified period of
time to be determined by the appointing Council Member or Mayor and does not
extend past the end of the elected official’s or appointing authority’s term.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this unclassified civil service classification may be appointed
full-time or part-time, and benefited or unbenefited. Positions are appointed
“at will” with no property right to continued employment. This classification is
designed to encompass positions with a wide range of skills and experience. The
Council Assistant classification differs from that of a Senior Council Assistant
in that an incumbent of the latter is involved in the most complex
administrative assignments in support of City Council and may lead or supervise
other professional staff.
QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Education, Experience
and Desirable Qualifications)
The minimum qualification requirements include any combination of training and
experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise the
Mayor or Council Member on matters of public policy, democratic processes,
constituent service, or citizen involvement.
Licensing Requirements
Licenses and certificates are based on the needs of the individual position.
| DUTY NO. |
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: | FRE-QUENCY |
| 1. | Gathering background information relative to issues pending before the City Council. | Varies |
| 2. | Analyzing a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics. | Varies |
| 3. | Drafting resolutions, requests, memoranda and other materials to be placed on the City Council agenda. | Varies |
| 4. | Preparation or assisting in preparation of speeches and articles for the Mayor or Council Member. | Varies |
| 5. | Answering inquiries, resolving complaints and interpreting operating policies for citizens of the community and other interested parties. | Varies |
| 6. | Attending City-related meetings and activities, meetings with governmental agencies, private industry and related meetings. | Varies |
| 7. | Preparing news releases and setting up press conferences. | Varies |
| 8. | Coordinating arrangements for meetings, programs and other civic functions with concerned individuals and parties. | Varies |
| 9. | Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. | As Required |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
| Climbing | Kneeling | Crawling | |||
| Balancing | Lifting | Reaching | |||
| Stooping | Fingering | Standing | |||
| X | Talking | Grasping | X | Walking | |
| X | Hearing | Feeling | Pushing | ||
| Crouching |
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10
pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to
move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces
greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the
job is rated for Light Work.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
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