Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Policy

Queens District Attorney's Office; New York (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queens District Attorney's Office seeks a Director who coordinates and strengthens interaction with city, state, and federal levels of government, elected officials, and outside agencies, guiding policy considerations affecting the office.

Responsibilities include serving as an office-wide resource for pending and enacted criminal justice bills, preparing mid-year and annual legislative reports, monitoring legislation of interest, coordinating testimony, and supervising the Brave Justice

Qualifications

• Must be an attorney with at least ten years supervisory or management experience.
• Felony trial experience as a prosecutor, and experience collaborating with law enforcement and other governmental agencies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess thorough understanding of the prosecutor's obligations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and strengthen the District Attorney's interaction with city, state and federal levels; liaise with elected officials and outside agencies on policy matters.
• Serve as office-wide resource for pending and enacted criminal justice bills; provide legislative updates to the District Attorney and staff.
• Prepare mid-year and annual legislative reports for officewide distribution and monitor bills of interest.
• Monitor notices of criminal justice hearings; recommend participation and prepare written testimony on behalf of the District Attorney.
• Supervise Brave Justice Annual Report and assist in coordinating annual Legislative Breakfast meeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Director coordinates and strengthens the District Attorney's interaction and relationship with city, state and federal levels of government, elected officials, and outside agencies and coordinates our efforts regarding policy considerations affecting the Queens District Attorney's Office

Responsibilities:

• Serve as an office-wide resource for pending and enacted criminal justice related bills and provide periodic legislative updates to the District Attorney and office staff
• Prepare a mid-year and annual legislative report for officewide distribution
• Prepare reports on bills of interest and monitor legislation of particular concern or interest
• Monitor notices of criminal justice related hearings at state and city levels, make recommendations regarding participation, and prepare/coordinate written testimony on behalf of the District Attorney
• Supervise the production of QDA's Brave Justice Annual Report and assist in coordination of annual Legislative Breakfast meeting

Legislation:

• Serve as an office-wide resource for pending and enacted criminal justice related bills and provide periodic legislative updates to the District Attorney and office staff
• Prepare a mid-year and annual legislative report for officewide distribution
• Prepare reports on bills of interest and monitor legislation of particular concern or interest
• Monitor notices of criminal justice related hearings at state and city levels, make recommendations regarding participation, and prepare/coordinate written testimony on behalf of the District Attorney
• Supervise the production of QDA's Brave Justice Annual Report and assist in coordination of annual Legislative Breakfast meeting

Policy Initiatives and Protocols:

• Assist with the implementation of new protocols and projects at the request of the District Attorney and the Chief Assistant
• Conduct research on policy issues to advance the District Attorney's agenda

Interagency Coordination:

• Serve as point of contact for outside offices and agencies
• Serve on various interagency committees as required
• Prepare briefings for the District Attorney's meetings/events
• Assist elected officials and their staff with constituent concerns

Qualifications:

• Must be an attorney with at least ten years supervisory or management experience
• Should have felony trial experience as a prosecutor, and experience collaborating with law enforcement and other governmental agencies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess thorough understanding of the prosecutor's obligations.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Range $139,000 to $202,731

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