District Director - U.S. House of Representatives : Job Details

Organization

U.S. House of Representatives, District Office (Democrat)

Position Title

District Director

Position Type

Full-time

Position Location

Garden City, NY

Must already be within a commutable distance OR open to relocating without assistance.

Position Description

DISTRICT DIRECTOR

OFFICE of CONGRESSWOMAN LAURA GILLEN

The District Director oversees all district office operations. This position develops and

implements policy objectives, strategies and operating plans for the Congresswoman's

district office and directs all activities and staff of the district office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages district office staff;
• Represents the Congresswoman and/or assigns appropriate staff to do so in the

district office as needed;

• Plans, assigns and evaluates work of employees in district office;
• Interviews, selects and trains employees of district office and ensures that district office staff complies with office policies, practices, and procedures;
• Conducts district office staff meetings;
• Speaks to local groups when the Congresswoman is unavailable;
• Maintains close communication with the Washington, D.C. office;
• Travels throughout the district at regular intervals to keep abreast of local

concerns;

• Meets with elected officials and representatives of local groups on behalf of the

Congresswoman;

• Schedules meetings with federal and district government agencies as necessary;
• Responds to constituent telephone calls and mail;
• Meets attendance requirements as established by the office;
• Maintains a good working relationship with the Congresswoman, staff, and
• constituents;
• Works well under pressure and handles stress;
• Accepts performance-based criticism and direction;
• Works a flexible schedule including long hours, nights and weekends; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree and five-ten years of related experience in

management and/or legislation or equivalent similar experience is required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to perform essential job functions above;
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others;
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful,

pleasant, and professional manner;

• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal agencies and departments;
• An understanding of the district and federal political process;
• Provides necessary organization, supervisory leadership and motivation to

manage district office;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is mainly performed in an office environment. Noise levels are usually

moderate; and

• Ability to work in a small work station without an expectation of privacy.

Salary Level/Range

$90,000 to $105,000

How to Apply

The referral portal will close either on Tuesday, September 2nd or upon receipt of 100 applications, whichever comes first.

Employment Eligibility

The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All travel-related expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant, to include any relocation expenses. Employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. A qualified applicant must meet one of the following residency requirements within the continental United States for eligibility for a paid position with the U.S. House of Representatives:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B)
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law)