Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations (Legislative)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

12d•$97,450 - $125,200•Onsite

About The Position

This position will manage the legislative team and ensure legislative strategies are aligned with the City of Austin legislative priorities. The Deputy Officer will work in a fast paced environment and have the ability to efficiently manage their time as well as staff time. Purpose: Directs the function and daily operation of the Intergovernmental Relations Office; liaises with other governmental agencies, building and maintaining relationships, and ensuring effective communication; secures funding sources and ensures passage of the City’s legislative agenda. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources and provides solutions to complex problems and works to resolve difficult issues between involved parties including Council, City Executives, media and the general public. Researches and monitors legislative impact, consults with the City’s Legal Department, provides bill analysis, develops and advocates the City’s legislative agenda, Manages the preparation of operating budgets, the financial forecasts and business plan requirements and reports, including financial reports and performance measures reports. Develops and implements short-and-long-range plans, policies, procedures, and programs. Acts as Intergovernmental Relations Officer in their absence to include serving as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies. Prepares business planning reports, memoranda, and correspondence on departmental policies and activities. Secures funding from federal and state appropriations. Develops City wide legislative programs and directs the filing of legislation and prepares recommendations for City Council approval. Provides oral and written testimony. Manages legislative lobbying team.

Requirements

Knowledge of legislative practices and procedures
Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and principles
Knowledge of legislation tracking systems
Knowledge of contract language, terms, conditions, etc.
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
Skill in using computers and related software
Skill in legal analysis and impact
Skill in planning and organizing
Ability to accurately summarize and evaluate factors relating legislation
Ability to negotiate
Ability to coordinate with various departments
Ability to evaluate political conditions and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to give public presentations
Ability to recommend procedural changes
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city and government agency employees and the public
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of experience in a related field, of which two (2) years were in a management capacity

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience formulating and executing legislative strategies within constrained or accelerated timelines.
Proven leadership experience overseeing staff in a fast‑paced environment characterized by complex and evolving subject matter.
Ability to rapidly reassess priorities and address urgent issues in a dynamic operational setting.
Experience conveying complex or technical information in clear, concise, and easily understood terms for diverse audiences.
The ability to travel to more than one work location

Responsibilities

Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources and provides solutions to complex problems and works to resolve difficult issues between involved parties including Council, City Executives, media and the general public.
Researches and monitors legislative impact, consults with the City’s Legal Department, provides bill analysis, develops and advocates the City’s legislative agenda.
Manages the preparation of operating budgets, the financial forecasts and business plan requirements and reports, including financial reports and performance measures reports.
Develops and implements short-and-long-range plans, policies, procedures, and programs.
Acts as Intergovernmental Relations Officer in their absence to include serving as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies.
Prepares business planning reports, memoranda, and correspondence on departmental policies and activities.
Secures funding from federal and state appropriations.
Develops City wide legislative programs and directs the filing of legislation and prepares recommendations for City Council approval.
Provides oral and written testimony.
Manages legislative lobbying team.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.