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About the Role
This position will manage the legislative team and ensure legislative strategies are aligned with the City of Austin legislative priorities. The Deputy Officer will work in a fast paced environment and have the ability to efficiently manage their time as well as staff time.
Responsibilities
- Directs the function and daily operation of the Intergovernmental Relations Office.
- Liaises with other governmental agencies, building and maintaining relationships, and ensuring effective communication.
- Secures funding sources and ensures passage of the City’s legislative agenda.
- Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources and provides solutions to complex problems.
- Works to resolve difficult issues between involved parties including Council, City Executives, media and the general public.
- Researches and monitors legislative impact.
- Consults with the City’s Legal Department.
- Provides bill analysis.
- Develops and advocates the City’s legislative agenda.
- Manages the preparation of operating budgets, financial forecasts and business plan requirements and reports.
- Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, policies, procedures, and programs.
- Acts as Intergovernmental Relations Officer in their absence.
- Serves as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials and outside agencies.
- Prepares business planning reports, memoranda, and correspondence on departmental policies and activities.
- Secures funding from federal and state appropriations.
- Develops City wide legislative programs.
- Directs the filing of legislation.
- Prepares recommendations for City Council approval.
- Provides oral and written testimony.
- Manages legislative lobbying team.
- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Requirements
- Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of experience in a related field, of which two (2) years were in a management capacity.
- Verification of your education will be required.
- Proof of education from an accredited organization/institution must be provided.
- If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- A Criminal Background Investigation will be required for this position.
- If selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Skills
- Legislative practices and procedures
- Supervisory and management techniques and principles
- Legislation tracking systems
- Contract language, terms, conditions, etc.
- Oral and written communication
- Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
- Using computers and related software
- Legal analysis and impact
- Planning and organizing
- Accurately summarize and evaluate factors relating legislation
- Negotiate
- Coordinate with various departments
- Evaluate political conditions and make appropriate recommendations
- Give public presentations
- Recommend procedural changes
- Exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with other city and government agency employees and the public
- Formulating and executing legislative strategies within constrained or accelerated timelines
- Leadership experience overseeing staff in a fast‑paced environment characterized by complex and evolving subject matter
- Rapidly reassess priorities and address urgent issues in a dynamic operational setting
- Conveying complex or technical information in clear, concise, and easily understood terms for diverse audiences
- Travel to more than one work location
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Management capacity
- Four (4) years of experience in a related field
- Two (2) years in a management capacity
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $97,450.00 - $125,200.00 annually
Benefits
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision
- Paid leave time
- Highly competitive retirement plan
- Training opportunities
About the Company
- At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
- As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
- Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
- Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
- By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
- Austin Government Relations ensures that the City’s interests in providing for its residents’ safety, health, and well-being are protected and enhanced through active involvement in the legislative process and strong intergovernmental relationships.
- Our goal is to be the most effective, trusted and best prepared organization interacting with other governments.
Equal Opportunity
- The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
- In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
- City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.