AFRD Legislative Research & Policy Analyst

Salary Range: $45,539.94 - $75,969.09 annually

Position open until 11/22/2024

General Description and Classification Standards

Conducts research with subject matter experts and reviews legislative issues, drafts policy recommendations for City Council, and presents research findings in both written and oral formats.

• Serves as an experienced professional capable of independently managing most tasks typical of the role.
• This level can be achieved by several team members (though not necessarily all) and is not intended as an “automatic” promotional step.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other analysts or support team members to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
• 3 years of public administration or paralegal experience in the assigned role

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis) with 5 years of public administration or paralegal experience.
• A minimum of 5 years public sector/municipal finance experience.

Licensures and Certifications

None required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

The role requires specific physical, lifting, and sensory abilities to perform successfully. Work is performed under typical environmental conditions associated with legislative and policy analysis roles.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-23

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