Intergovernmental Relations Administrator - Local and Regional

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field, plus (4) four years of related experience, two (2) of which were in a project or program management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Notes to Applicants
Under limited direction, the Intergovernmental Relations Administrator - Local and Regional is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the local and regional partnerships, legislative policies and activities program for the Intergovernmental Relations Office ( IGR ). This role is crucial for advancing the City's intergovernmental relations goals by fostering strategic alliances and coordinating legislative policies.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position

Assessment:
A skills assessment may be required for this position.

Travel:
If you are 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.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative structures and processes.
• Demonstrable experience working directly with local/regional planning organizations or local governments.
• Experience managing and planning the operations of an office.
• Exceptional skills in relationship management and strategic partnerships across various levels of government.
• Exceptional skills in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements the City's local and regional program in collaboration with City departments, executive City leadership, elected officials and key leaders for outside agencies.

Determines program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the local and regional program.

Recommends policy positions; develops strategies and approaches on local and regional issues affecting the City, and acts as consultant to the IGR Officer and Deputy IGR Officer, and the City's executive leadership regarding strategies for issues related to local and regional matters.

Provides updates and briefings to IGR Office.

Performs analytical work in researching and administrative systems, policies, and practices, and researches and provides background information and materials for meetings, reports, testimony and correspondence.

Monitors and attends meetings of local and regional governmental organizations, if needed.

Develops and oversees program budget.

Steps in for or provides assistance to the IGR Officer and Deputy IGR Officer as directed and as needed.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.

• Knowledge of legislative practices, procedures and organizational structures.
• Knowledge fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and public policy issues.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, rules, and policies regarding local governmental operations.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to evaluate political conditions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to analyze problems, provide alternatives, identify solutions in support of established goals, project consequences of proposed actions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, local and regional partners, and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to give public presentations.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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.

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.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.