Division of Legislative Services Career Opportunities

The Division of Legislative Services provides nonpartisan research, legal, and other legislative services to the General Assembly.

If you are interested in joining a team dedicated to nonpartisan legislative service, please feel free to contact us about future opportunities with the Division at the following addresses or apply for current vacancies listed below:

ATTN: Office Manager
 Division of Legislative Services
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
E-mail: legislative.council@delaware.gov

 

Exempt Executive Secretary

The Division is seeking applicants for a vacancy as an Executive Secretary.

This position provides secretarial and administrative support to the Director of the Division of Legislative Services. Additionally, the incumbent in this position will coordinate general office operations and supervise administrative staff. Essential functions include:

  • Interacting with the general public, legislators, Legislative Council members, special interest groups, and other legislative or state agencies to respond to inquiries and complaints, explain policies, resolve problems, and oversee implementation of Division directives, this includes representing the Division Director at meetings.
  • Conferring with the Division Director and Deputy Director regarding policy implementation, personnel operation, and legislative and constituent concerns, and keeping the Director appropriately briefed.
  • Supervising, planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinate clerical and secretarial staff.
  • Planning, coordinating, and directing office activities; and analyzing, recommending, and implementing operating practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Participating in drafting, analyzing, and proofreading legislation and keeping the Director informed on the status of legislation drafted by Division staff or affecting legislative operations.
  • Assisting the Division's Fiscal/HR Advisor with financial and human resources transactions.
  • Developing agendas and programs for the Division's meetings, conferences, retreats, and events.
  • Gathering and analyzing information and preparing the Division's accomplishment and activity reports for Legislative Council.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the incumbent in this position will work in a nonpartisan manner in a partisan environment and provide objective information regardless of the issue or personal opinions.

For the full job announcement and additional job requirements view the Delaware Employment Link (“DEL”) - Exempt Secretary posting.

Application materials must be completed by July 15, 2025, using the State of Delaware employment application available on the job announcement page on DEL.