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

1. Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, urban planning or related field. 2. Understanding of Local, State and Federal Government especially the legislative process. 3. Excellent organizational, writing, administrative and interpersonal skills. 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Under the direction of the Chief of Citywide Legislative Affairs, assist in monitoring proposed City, State and Federal legislation relevant to the Agency.
• Prepare detailed analysis for advancing legislation, working with the Mayor’s Office and Corporation Counsel to execute the agency’s legislative agenda and negotiate the passage of relevant bills.
• Assist in the preparation of testimony and comprehensive materials for the department’s public oversight and legislative hearings before the City Council.
• Provide support for the Agency’s role in City land use actions, in coordination with Agency staff, Mayor’s Office and other agencies as needed.
• Foster and maintain relationships with federal, state and local authorities, agency heads, elected officials and legislative staff regarding policy and legislative matters.
• Represent the Agency at external meetings and provide briefings on relevant agency-related issues.
• Work with senior staff to help facilitate Agency compliance with existing legislative requirements and implement agency rule changes as needed.
• Monitor and track non-governmental events, trends and dynamics relevant to NYC elected officials and City agencies, updating senior staff and Agency leadership as needed.
• Facilitate Agency participation in ongoing governmental initiatives.
• Support internal strategic planning efforts to prioritize agency resource management and other objectives.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling of internal and external meetings