Deputy Director, SLA

Agency OFFICE OF THE MAYOR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Mayor’s Office in Albany, NY seeks a Deputy Director to manage legislative and budget activity, hearings, and requests. You will liaison between the Mayor’s Office and State officials, facilitating meetings and advancing the Administration’s agenda.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience, understanding of the State legislative process, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 4+ years of experience.
• Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program.
• Assist City agencies with State legislation.
• Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and resulting recommendations.
• Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director.
• Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events.
• Represent the Director at meetings with administration officials and legislative staff.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MPA/MS preferred

Job description

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ALBANY, NY. The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration and the New York State Legislature. State Legislative Affairs works toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through State law and the State budget.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Deputy Director will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Deputy Director also acts as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office and State elected officials and agencies. The Deputy Director also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor’s Office and State officials.

• Assists in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program.
• Assists City agencies with State legislation.
• Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and the resulting recommendations.
• Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director.
• Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events.
• Represent the Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.

About You

• You can demonstrate an understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations, and lobbying.
• You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently are imperative.
• You pay outstanding attention to detail and have a strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion, often under tight deadlines.
• You have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.