Office of California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass - Field Representative

CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY Speaker Karen Bass

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

 

Basic Function: Acts within a district as an official representative and liaison of the Member.

 

Reports to: Member or District Director. 

 

Supervise:  Generally, no supervising responsibility.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics:Functions as the second representative in a Member's district office, assisting the District Coordinator. Acts on behalf of the Member within specified guidelines.

 

Essential Duties:

· Acts as the Member's representative by responding to a variety of constituent inquiries and problems, attending meetings of local government and private interest groups.

· Serves as a liaison between the district and the Member by maintaining an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues, and reporting to the Member as appropriate.

· Coordinates office procedures, routine correspondence, telephone inquiries, and special projects.

· Assists in the research, public discussion, and drafting of legislation and amendments.

· Complies with Assembly policies and rules as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual.

· Does other related work as assigned.

 

Knowledge Of/Ability To:

· Principles, functions, practices, and operations of the California State Legislature.

· District and State issues, current events, and relevant legislation.

· Basic journalism and communication.

· Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with local governments, private interest groups, and other general public.

· Communicate clearly and concisely.

· Work efficiently and effectively under pressure.

· Work extended hours as necessary when legislative functions dictate.

· Provide accurate and complete information in response to constituent inquiries and problems.

· Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.