Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Associate: Mayor's Office at City of Brockton – Brockton, Massachusetts

Company Description:

For nearly 200 years Brockton has retained its distinctive character as a complete community, and benefits from its role in the regional economy. It has excellent transportation access that links employment, employees, education, and services. While other communities in the Greater Boston area have become very expensive places to live or to conduct business, Brockton provides a high-quality alternative that is relatively affordable to all.

Brockton provides the benefits that arise from a culturally diverse population and the diversity of its employment base. This is a complete city - with its diverse places to work, study, shop, and live. The neighborhoods are compact, walkable, and endowed with a solid stock of housing. It has a remarkably varied and extensive network of open spaces, cultural and civic institutions. To learn more about what the City has to offer please click here.

Job Description:

Position: Policy/Intergovernmental Affairs Associate
Location: Office of the Mayor
Date Open: December 10, 2024
Date Closed: Open Until Filled
Position Type: Full Time / Benefited / Non-Union
Salary: $63,240 - $69,104

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Drafts/creates policies on specific initiatives. Coordinate with local, state, federal agencies, external organizations, and City departments.
Establishes information links so that data flows efficiently among the Mayor, Departments, the City Council, other elected officials, and the public.
Interacts on regular basis with local, state, and federal elected officials and/or respective staff.
Serves as project manager on interdepartmental initiatives, including establishing written city policies, and serves as liaison to local universities for student policy projects.
Files and tracks executive branch priorities with the City Council.
Tracks local, state, and federal legislation of importance to the City; collaborates with relevant Departments to advocate and write testimony on behalf of the City.
Performs a variety of related duties as directed by the Mayor.

Supervision:

Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff.

Physical Requirements:

Minimum physical effort required to perform most duties. Vision requirements include the ability to read and analyze documents and use a computer.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves everyday discomforts of a municipal office subject to frequent interruptions. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but working conditions are generally not unpleasant. Work is subject to unplanned fluctuations and administrative deadlines; attendance at night and/or weekend meetings may be required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in public policy or public administration, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Strong project management skills.
• Working knowledge of municipal operations.
• Working knowledge of office software including word processing, access and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with department personnel regarding strategy, policy and operations.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; time management skills, self-motivational skills and organizational skills are very important.

Additional Information:

The City of Brockton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other protected class. The City of Brockton complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the City operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

As a condition of employment, the City of Brockton will conduct a MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check once an offer has been accepted.

If you have Diversity or Equal Opportunity questions or need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Eisha Lydia George, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at 508-897-6439.

Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, please click the APPLY NOW button and follow the instructions. Please remember to complete the employment application and to include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.