Executive Assistant

About this role

Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the position or an equivalent level of professional work experience. 3-5 years of relevant professional administrative experience required; 7-9 years preferred. Valid driver’s license is required. Preferred: Senior level professional administrative experience preferred. Experience working in the Legislative Branch environment preferred. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements: Knowledge of and ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Visio and Teams.

Knowledge of the Legislative Process and the Legislative Environment. Strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to review, understand, and retain knowledge of House Rules, Committee and CAO policies and procedures. Ability to analyze problems, evaluate viewpoints and proposals, and recommend appropriate solutions/changes. Ability to establish effective working relationships with senior staff and other high ranking officials.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact and exercise judgment and discretion. Proven problem solver with strong enthusiasm for the mission. Physical Requirements: Must be willing to occasionally travel, potentially with limited notice, and perform contingency operations. This would include the ability to lift (up to 50 pounds) and load equipment. Security Requirements: This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain an applicable U.S.

Government Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. We will not submit your application for a clearance unless you are a U.S. citizen. **Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).

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