LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNTY COUNCIL (NON-UNION APPOINTED) PAY GRADE 25

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT TO COUNTY COUNCIL (NON-UNION APPOINTED) PAY GRADE 25

Salary

$56,933.00 Annually

Location

New Castle County City/County Building, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, DE

Job Type

Non-Union Unclassified (Appointed)

Job Number

00312

Department

County Council

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All members of New Castle County Council staff are appointed, non-union, unclassified employees. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified service and are appointed "at will." Each appointment is for a specified period-of-time to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected officials term (4-year term), unless re-elected.

Starting salary is not negotiable and may be eligible for merit increases each year upon receipt of a satisfactory performance evaluation, up to the maximum salary.

Preferred experience and training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in public administration, public policy, political science, planning, leadership or a related field-or-considerable relevant training, education and experience, may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.

New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs a wide variety of legislative, research, administrative, clerical and public relations tasks for members of County Council and the Office of the Clerk of Council; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class performs responsible and varied legislative, research, constituent, public relations, administrative and clerical work. Duties involve working with and for the supervising Council member(s), supporting the President and other members of Council as appropriate, and working with and for the Office of the Clerk of Council in completing the necessary support work required to fulfill the Council member(s) and Council's duties. This work involves the exercise of judgment and initiative and the exercise of confidentiality in fulfilling duties to the Council and the public. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Office of the Clerk of Council and the supervising Council member(s).

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Generally functions as the legislative assistant to the supervising Council member(s), to include analysis, reviewing and correcting, as necessary, legislation sponsored by the supervising Council member(s), drafting legislation for the supervising Council member(s) as requested, obtaining fiscal notes for legislation sponsored by the supervising Council member(s), preparing meeting packets and scripts, researching issues related to pending legislation, and other duties requested by the supervising Council member(s) or as required by Council Rules, the County Council Employee Handbook, the Office of the Clerk of County Council and protocol in support of the legislative function;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Files documents and correspondence;
• Prepares printed material for distribution;
• Receives and processes mail and other communications;
• Answers telephone, electronic mail or other communications and provides general information in response to public or official inquiries;
• Fills in for front desk activities and for legislative assistants who are absent from the office as requested by the Office of the Clerk of Council;
• Prepares various reports, agendas, minutes or statements as necessary or requested;
• Prepares letters, memoranda, articles, minutes, resolutions and ordinances and amendments as required;
• Attends committee meetings and represents the Council member(s) in his/her/their absence on items relating to his or her or their district(s);
• Conducts preliminary review of Council member's(s') legislation for obvious typographical and grammatical errors, for match-up of Land Use titles with plans and other documents, and checks for obvious errors; corrects errors before providing legislation to the Office of the Clerk of Council for the agenda;
• Ensures that ordinances and resolutions sponsored by the Council member(s) are in proper form with a fiscal note and provided to the Office of the Clerk of Council by the specified deadline;
• Tracks all legislation of Council member(s) and coordinates scheduling of the same with the Office of the Clerk of Council;
• Performs follow-up work with County departments and constituents on all projects/legislation initiated by the Council member(s);
• May be required to transcribe from electronic equipment;
• Adheres to Freedom of Information Act requirements in preparing agendas and minutes for the Council member(s) and committees that he or she (or they) chairs or co-chairs;
• Maintains confidentiality of all work performed for the Council member(s) unless directed otherwise by the Council member(s);
• Coordinates Council member'swebsite and social media presence relating to official duties. May be required to ensure Council's compliance with live streaming video and audio requirements in conjunction with the Clerk's Office;
• In conjunction with the Clerk's Office, monitors Council members district office budget, including the tracking of spending within the budget such as grants, office supplies, etc.;
• In conjunction with the Clerk's office, assists with the archiving of Council documents in accordance with the State of Delaware archiving policies and procedures;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a data processing terminal, personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work;
• Performs duties related to the general Council office as directed by the Office of the Clerk of Council.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to proofread and edit written materials; ability to operate a data processing terminal, personal computer and other related equipment; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions; ability to research and maintain complex records and documents and to prepare reports from such records, including policy analysis when requested; ability to make independent judgements with regard to office matters; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to deal with constituents in an appropriate manner and to transmit necessary information to the public, in person, by telephone, by electronic mail or otherwise; ability to understand and follow Freedom of Information Act requirements, Council Rules and the Council Handbook; ability to perform public relations tasks, and ability to pass a Class III County physical examination; excellent time management skills.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative support role and the possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in public or business administration or closely related field; or any equivalent combinations of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

(Please email resume & cover letter to both of the email addresses listed below):

Valerie George

5th District Councilmember

(302) 395-8345

Valerie.George@newcastlede.gov

Nellie Hill

Clerk of Council

(302) 395-8388

Nellie.Hill@newcastlede.gov

Health Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO.) Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.

Dental Insurance: Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen.

Sick Leave: Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment.

Vacation: Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:

• Less than 12 months service -- 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
• 1 - 4 years of service -- 10 days of vacation
• 5 - 9 years of service -- 15 days of vacation
• 10 - 14 years of service -- 20 days of vacation
• 15 years of service -- 25 days of vacation
• 15+ years of service -- 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)

Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve).

Life Insurance: Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit -- $50,000; Maximum benefit -- $200,000.

Pension: Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employees contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.

Deferred Compensation Plan:

Optional employee contributory plan available.

Additional Benefits: Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases; Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost.

Supplemental Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee.

Union Affiliation: Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month.

Special Note: The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at (302) 395-5180.

Revised: 12/15/15

Employer New Castle County Government

Address 87 Reads Way

New Castle, Delaware, 19720

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde