Legislative Representative

City of New York; Town of Washington (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Legislative Representative for the New York City Mayor’s Office to monitor federal issues and coordinate with Congress and federal agencies.

This role requires deep knowledge of the federal legislative process and strong liaison capabilities to keep City agencies informed of pending matters. The position emphasizes advocacy for the city, cross-agency collaboration, and a proactive approach to public policy analysis within a Washington, DC-based office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York City and State agency ecosystem, legislative, and operations processes.
• Knowledge of federal legislative processes and elected officials is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues.
• Advocate on behalf of the city; serve as the DC liaison between the City and other cities on federal issues.

Skills

Federal legislative process

Lobbying

Public policy analysis

City operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 85,000

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 WASHINGTON, DC.

The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.

About You

• You must have detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process and elected officials.
• You can demonstrate the understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York City and State agency ecosystem, legislative, and operations processes.

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Qualifications

1. 1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
2. 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. 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. 4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

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.