Municipal Aide

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

• A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to serve as a key member of the Mayor's team, coordinating logistics to ensure seamless operations for the Mayor's office. The work responsibilities include coordinating lodging, transportation, and meal accommodations while providing personal briefings and logistical guidance to the Mayor and staff, developing strategic plans, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment in decision-making are integral aspects of the role. Conducting comprehensive research on municipal issues, preparing briefings and presentations, and facilitating interactions with stakeholders and the media further contribute to the effective governance and support of the Mayor and the Mayor's Executive Staff in their responsibilities. This classification reports directly to the City of Montgomery Mayor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, or related field plus three (3) years of progressive experience supporting senior executives, public figures, or government officials demonstrating proficiency in logistics coordination, confidentiality management, research, and strategic planning.

NOTE : Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, attention to detail, and a willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends to support the Mayor's office operations.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Mayor's Office. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS : Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and / or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK : Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION : Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he / she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9 : Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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