Assistant Commissioner, Intergovernmental Affairs

The New York City Police Department is seeking an Assistant Commissioner of Intergovernmental Affairs. As part of the executive staff within the Office of the Police Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner will serve as the agency’s principal liaison with elected officials and their offices, as well as other Mayoral Offices and agencies on matters relating to legislation and inquiries from City, state, and federal elected officials.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, and in consultation with Legislative Affairs staff in the Legal Bureau, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Liaise with key intergovernmental partners at the city, state and federal level, in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (MOIA), and coordinating MOIA’s legislative agenda
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with key elected officials, community boards,
  
  

civic groups, business organizations and the public through high-level communication and coalition building, while representing the agency with the Mayor’s Office and on behalf of executive staff

• Field inquiries routed through elected officials’ offices
• Research, analyze, and track legislation, laws, hearings and/or policies that relate to intercity coordination
• Create detailed project plans for intercity and interagency initiatives and assures that responsibilities are clearly delineated, all activities are assigned, and that specific goals are reached
• Participate in intercity and citywide interagency workgroups, task forces, and other coordinated efforts
• Support the Police Commissioner, along with other senior staff, in developing and defining agency policy and strategic direction of the office
• Represent the office and the Police Commissioner on interagency matters or with external stakeholders, when appropriate
• Prepare Police Commissioner and team for Hearings. Conduct research on hearing topics. Help draft testimony and compile information for hearing Q&A, working closely with teams from across the office. Coordinate hearing prep with office leadership, Mayor’s Office, and other agencies. Provide support at hearings and identify and execute any needed follow-ups
• Provide support with management of press inquiries, writes/reviews press materials, prepares public statements, and assists with planning press events and managing responses on tight deadlines while working closely with staff throughout the Office to ensure accuracy
  
  

TO APPLY

Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #719806

Additional Information

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years full- time satisfactory professional experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position, including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above; however, all candidates must possess eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity as described above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• 5-10 years of intergovernmental and/or legislative experience -Excellent public speaking and writing skills
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.