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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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City Council Liaison
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (60) Admin/Supp
Class Code: 11550 Salary Grade: BD4
Approved: April 04, 2014 Last Revised: July 10, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under direction from the City Manager’s Office, this position assists the Mayor and City Council with information and services.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists with City-related purchases such as subscriptions, meeting materials, office supplies, etc.
  2. Organizes travel and related logistics such as lodging, registration, etc.
  3. Handles food and beverage logistics for all City Council meetings and special events, including purchasing food, set-up and take-down, and may provide other logistics and site support as needed.
  4. Organizes and maintains files related to office correspondence and other pertinent data.
  5. Coordinates and plans special events, meetings, and social gatherings.
  6. Maintains inventory and purchases supplies and other items.
  7. Carries out unusual requests such as searching for hard-to-find items.
  8. Runs errands and picks up items as needed.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and municipal government.
  • Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing customer service and personal services.
  • Knowledge of municipal operations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience working in a municipal environment.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Valid Texas Driver License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.