| Purpose: |
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Under administrative direction from the City Manager’s Office and as approved by Council, this position supervises the activities and operations of the City of Austin’s Government Relations Office, including the planning and development of the federal and state legislative programs. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manages the City of Austin's State and Federal legislative program.
- Manages the City’s state and federal legislative consultants.
- Coordinates intergovernmental activities with other public sector entities and organizations.
- Provides interpretations of legislative issues and position statements; prepares testimony regarding municipal operations issues.
- Monitors federal and state grant-in-aid programs.
- Oversees project or activity status reports.
- Notifies and maintains contact with outside entities to ensure appropriate officials are present at City meetings and functions.
- Briefs Council, city staff and other groups on activities and status as required.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 the organization and relationship of municipal, county, State and federal Governments, their respective agencies, and programs.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of grants and contract administration and principles
- Skill in coordinating large, complex programs.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various State officials, Council members, Boards, Commissions, City Employees and the general public.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in leading an organization from a values-driven perspective, including such things as equity, innovation, sustainability, and resiliency.
- Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
- Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships.
- Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business, Political Science, History, or related field, plus seven (7) years progressively responsible professional experience in Federal, State or municipal governmental affairs, three (3) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Business, Political Science or History, or other related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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