Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of related experience, including at least eight (8) months of working legislative sessions with State or Local officials.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Texas Class "C" Driver's license if required for the assignment.

Notes to Applicants
The Intergovernmental Relations ( IGR ) Coordinator Senior position coordinates with City departments to review all federal and state legislative and regulatory information impacting the City, outside agencies, and organizations and prepares recommendations to adopt effective courses of action.

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:

• Experience in working for a member of the Texas Legislature or Texas Congressional delegation.
• Experience working for a member during a legislative session at the state or federal level.
• Experience monitoring legislation and analyzing impact.
• 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.

Serves as department representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies.

Researches and interprets legislative policies and laws affecting the services and activities of the City.

Maintains an awareness of legislative activities affecting City operations. Informs the Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer, and other appropriate staff of all legislative issues affecting the City.

Analyzes and interprets pending and proposed legislation, assesses its impacts on the City, and prepares recommendations to adopt effective courses of actions.

Coordinates the review of all Federal and State legislative and regulatory information impacting the City with other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

Under supervision of IGR Officer or Deputy IGR Officer, coordinates with the City's contract lobbyists.

Assumes responsibility for the oversight and management of all IGR employees in the absence of the IGR Officer and Deputy IGR Officer.

Monitors and coordinates legislative tracking.

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 Federal and State legislative practices, procedures, and organizational structures.
• Knowledge of legislation tracking systems.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in legislative analysis and impact.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• 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 implement recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to give public presentations.
• Ability to train others.

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.