Director, Intergovernmental Affairs

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. The New York City Police Department is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Director will assist as a liaison with elected officials and their offices, as well as other Mayoral Offices and agencies on matters relating to legislation and inquiries from City, state, and federal elected officials. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years full- time satisfactory professional experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position, including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above; however, all candidates must possess eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity as described above.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with key intergovernmental partners at the city, state and federal level, in coordination with the Mayor s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (MOIA), and coordinating MOIA's legislative agenda
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with key elected officials, community boards, civic groups, business organizations and the public through high-level communication and coalition building, while representing the agency with the Mayor's Office and on behalf of executive staff
• Field inquiries routed through elected officials' offices
• Research, analyze, and track legislation, laws, hearings and/or policies that relate to intercity coordination
• Create detailed project plans for intercity and interagency initiatives and assures that responsibilities are clearly delineated, all activities are assigned, and that specific goals are reached
• Participate in intercity and citywide interagency workgroups, task forces, and other coordinated efforts
• Develop and define agency policy and strategic direction of the office
• Represent the office and the Police Commissioner on interagency matters or with external stakeholders, when appropriate
• Assist in preparing the Police Commissioner and executive staff for hearings. Conduct research on hearing topics. Help draft testimony and compile information for hearing Q&A, working closely with teams from across the office. Coordinate hearing prep with office leadership, the Mayor's Office, and other agencies. Provide support at hearings and identify and execute any needed follow-ups

Benefits

• The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees