Legislative Aide/District Aide (Pool)

General Summary This listing is for the following positions within the Florida House of Representatives:

• Legislative Aide (Traditional or Virtual)
• District Aide (Traditional or Virtual)

Traditional and virtual positions are determined by the Member and the Member’s office structure.

Base Salary:

$47,364 The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package. All virtual district employees must reside and work in Florida.

LEGISLATIVE AIDES ONLY: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire. Examples of Work Performed

Legislative aides and district aides cross-train on the following responsibilities:

• Knowledge and application of House Rules, Protocol, House-specific Applications, House Administrative Policies and the Legislature’s Joint Policies and Procedures.
• Calendar and Scheduling
• Constituent Management
• Legislative Research
• Legislative Process
• Public Relations and Press Releases
• Stakeholder Relations
• Designated Tallahassee Staff during Committee Weeks and Session and Travel System
• Mandatory Trainings as Assigned
• Required Legislative Filings
• Tracks Municipal, County, and Regional Issues Related to the District
• Day-to-day Operations, such as coordinating with HousePay Accountants and managing the district office
• Community and Public Outreach
• Utilizes Travel System

Minimum Qualifications An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Professional administrative experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Accommodation for Disability If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

Benefits

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below! Health and Dental Insurance Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. Leave Accrual Benefits Legislative Aides and District Aides (Traditional)

• Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:
• Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month
• Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees.

Legislative Aides and District Aides (Virtual); Virtual Combined Aides

• Upon approval of a virtual work assignment, the employee will receive an advance of 132 hours of annual leave and 108 hours of sick leave. The 132 hours of annual leave and 108 hours of sick leave will be awarded each year on the anniversary date of becoming a virtual employee. Any unused leave from the previous year will be forfeited. All virtual district employees will not accrue annual or sick leave, and will not receive a personal holiday.

Life and Disability Insurance Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium. Retirement Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium. Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers. Paid Holidays New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday Total Compensation Statement The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $45,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.