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3/88 DUE TO POOR CONDITION ORIGINAL DESTROYED <br /> <br />CITY OF SANTA ANA <br /> <br />ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT <br /> <br />DEFINIT~ON <br /> <br />Under direction of the City Manager, performs responsible and professional staff work in <br />assigned areas of specialized assistance and service to the City Manager and the City <br />Council. <br /> <br />EXAMPLES OF DUTIES <br /> <br />~evtews, analyzes, evaluates and reports on pending federal, state, county or special <br /> istrict legislation which may have an effect on the City; may attend legislative con~nittee <br />'~etings to present City's official policy with respect to any proposed bill or legislative <br />'atter; establishes and maintains close working relationship with the National Council of <br />: ayors, League of California Cities and other governmental associations regarding pending <br />xegislation and other matters of interest or concern to the City; develops applications <br />for governmental and other grants-in-aid and assists in coordinating activities necessary <br />to their execution and implementation; performs a variety of staff services and special <br />assignments for the Mayor and City Council; confers with and assists persons requesting <br />information or services or making complaints; investigates causes of complaints and in <br />coordination with the City Manager and/or department heads, recor~nends appropriate action <br />to be taken; prepares comprehensive analysis and reports; and performs other related duties <br />as required. <br /> <br />D.I.~TIN~UISHING F~TURES OF THE CLASS <br /> <br />This is highly responsible and technical staff work requiring c~siderable initiative, the <br />exercise of mature judgment, and the application of knowledge of local and state legislative <br />and administrative processes and procedures in meeting a variety of problems involved in <br />assigned areas of municipal and intergovernmental relations. Work involves considerable <br />public contact, presentation and interpretation of City policies, reviewing and analyzing <br />legislation and grant programs, preparing comprehensive reports and handling special reques~ <br />and complaints. <br /> <br />MINIMUM BASIC QUALIFICATIONS <br /> <br />Education and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university <br />with specialization in political science, public or business administration or closely <br />related field and two years of responsible governmental administrative or legislative <br />staff experience. A Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of the required <br />experience. <br /> <br />~E~IRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES <br /> <br />Considerable knowledge of municipal organization and functions and the relationship within <br />the municipal government and with other levels of government. Good knowledge of the legis- <br />lative processes and procedures of local and state government. Good knowledge of the prin- <br />ciples and practices of public administration. Ability to analyze, interpret and make <br />recou~endations concerning legislative bills. Ability to develop and present ideas and <br />recormuendations effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain <br />effective relationships with governmental officials, the general public and other employees <br /> <br /> <br />