City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Policy Compliance Consultant

Under limited direction, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing complex policy and program(s) through the synthesis of research, policy, compliance, projects, and stakeholder input to achieve a defined objective.

1. Assists leadership teams, department management, and agency staff with the planning and development of work products, informed by knowledge and expertise in policy analysis and methodology.
2. Develops and implements multiple cross-functional, large projects, initiatives, and teams.
3. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
4. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs or policy.
5. Conducts systematic analysis of policy issues and provides findings through clear and concise written reports.
6. Monitors and evaluates program and policy effectiveness and implements improvement strategies.
7. Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information.
8. Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements.
9. Supports literature review and secondary analyses of research, theory, and relevant practices.
10. Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs.
11. Effectively communicates the body of work to internal and external customers.
12. Delivers presentations to stakeholders, Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, conferences, internal audiences, and the general public.

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and discharge recommendation.

• Knowledge of policy analysis and program management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the assigned policy and program area(s).
• Knowledge of management principles related to the municipal project and program activities.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of policy analysis research in areas of social policy, government, or related areas.
• Skill in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs.
• Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to look at situations systematically.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

• Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years.