JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is universally recognized as the world’s busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department’s core values.
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Intergovernmental Coordinator in the Bureau of External Affairs. Reporting directly to the Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs, the successful candidate will participate in operations related to Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. This includes working on the Fire Department’s legislative portfolio.

The specific roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Contribute to the Department’s Legislative Portfolio. Review new legislation and assess for potential impact on the Fire Department. Help formulate a department position on legislation. Respond to inquiries and communications regarding legislation and Fire Department practices. Monitor and track legislation of interest.
• Assist with Preparing Department for Hearings. Conduct internal research on hearing topics. Compile information for use in testimony and Q&A. Develop Q&A, testimony, and other prep materials. Work with Mayor’s Office and fellow city agencies to prepare for municipal hearings.
• Assemble reports to update and educate internal and external stakeholders. Provide updates on the status of legislation. Compile agency information for elected officials and senior members of the Fire Department and the administration. Prepare periodic updates regarding unit activity.
• Assist with Department’s intergovernmental priorities. Represent the unit at internal and external meetings. Communicate with agencies and elected officials. Serve on intergovernmental and inter-agency task forces and groups. Work with agency personnel to fulfill intergovernmental requests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

PREFERRED SKILLS

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution and at least 1 year in a related field, such as legislative affairs, intergovernmental affairs, or constituent relations. Experience interacting with New York City Council or New York State legislative processes is a plus. Highly motivated, flexible and the ability to multi-task. Exceptional communication skills and a well-developed grass roots understanding of New York City’s many diverse communities. Ability to occasionally perform work or attend events during evening and weekend. Must have a sense of humor.

• Contribute to the Department’s Legislative Portfolio. Review new legislation and assess for potential impact on the Fire Department. Help formulate a department position on legislation. Respond to inquiries and communications regarding legislation and Fire Department practices. Monitor and track legislation of interest.
• Assist with Preparing Department for Hearings. Conduct internal research on hearing topics. Compile information for use in testimony and Q&A. Develop Q&A, testimony, and other prep materials. Work with Mayor’s Office and fellow city agencies to prepare for municipal hearings.
• Assemble reports to update and educate internal and external stakeholders. Provide updates on the status of legislation. Compile agency information for elected officials and senior members of the Fire Department and the administration. Prepare periodic updates regarding unit activity.
• Assist with Department’s intergovernmental priorities. Represent the unit at internal and external meetings. Communicate with agencies and elected officials. Serve on intergovernmental and inter-agency task forces and groups. Work with agency personnel to fulfill intergovernmental requests