Legislative Analyst

City of Leander • Leander, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the Assistant City Manager, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with officials from local, state, and federal governments and agencies. Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, it analyzes legislation that affects the City of Leander and plans strategic legislative activities regarding it. Please note that final offered salary will depend on the education/qualifications of the selected candidate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Four years or more of experience managing legislative projects and initiatives for a local, state, or federal entity.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent from any U.S. State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with City Administration and local, state, and federal elected officials.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience working with the Texas State Legislature in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, templates, and tools related to the legislative program.
• Ensures that legislative program activities are aligned with advocacy initiatives, strategic priorities, and city management directives.
• Coordinates, compiles, reviews, and synthesizes impact analyses, regulatory and legislative analyses, and other input provided by outside resources.
• Monitors political news and developments, debates, news conferences and press releases, political campaigns, platforms, statements and other government relations occurrences, as they relate to public policy issues.
• Responds to and assists with inquiries from City Council members as well as those of City Administration.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Mayor and City Council program initiatives as needed.
• Serves as the grants liaison for the City Manager’s Office to departments and external agencies.
• Responds to the public seeking information or assistance.
• Coordinates with City departments on a wide variety of issues and develops collaborative relationships with them.
• Attends evening/weekend meetings, special events, and other activities as needed.
• Attends City Council meetings, boards/commission and the meetings of other area governing bodies as needed.
• Participates in various conferences at the regional, state, and national level as needed.
• Acts as a point of contact for other agencies and will coordinate responses to requests.
• Attends sessions of the Texas Legislature in order to engage with legislators and their staff regarding legislation that would impact the City of Leander.
• Tracks and summarizes important legislation, hearings, and committee activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.
• The City of Leander participates in E-Verify!
• The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level