Constituent Liaison - Salt Lake City, United States - Salt Lake City Corporation

Description

Position Title:
Constituent Liaison / Public Policy Analyst


Job Description:
Under the general administrative direction of the Salt Lake City Council Office Executive Director or the Council Deputy Director. Provides the Council Office with highly responsible constituent and public relations support. Assignments typically involve performing policy development, analysis and review of budget and other issues.

Responsibilities include developing work plans; gathering, organizing, analyzing and verifying information; developing oral and written presentations which identify issues and recommend options to proposed policy or legislation; and working with members of the administration and the public.

Provides coordination and assistance to resolve project and procedural issues for Council Members, City officials, citizens, other government agencies, various advisory groups, developers, and landowners.

This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.


TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Performs constituent and public relations services for the Council Office. Addresses and monitors citizen requests for service regarding a wide range of municipal activities. Responds to Council Member requests for assistance in handling a variety of public and constituent issues. Assists with preparation and production of City Council District newsletters. Develops and coordinates distribution of flyers and notices for special neighborhood meetings as requested. Prepares press releases related to Council District meetings, community activities and special projects.
• Performs research projects for individual Council Members, the Council as a whole, and Council staff as requested. Conducts research for special projects to analyze public policy and legislation proposals. Conducts investigations and analytical studies and compiles reports, manuals and publications on a wide variety of special projects and activities assigned by the Executive Director. Works closely with other Council staff to resolve problems, study policy needs and implications including ties to policy directions/statements previously made by the City Council and/or the City (i.e., multiyear plans, legislative intent statements, etc.), and recommends policy and procedure changes.
• Serves as the Council Office liaison on certain committees, task forces or commissions the Council may form or be involved with as requested. Provides staff support as required for the committees, task forces or commissions.
• Participates in the review of the annual operating budgets including review of the proposed budgets for several departments and funds. Provides staff support at budget briefings and subcommittee/small group meetings.
• Identifies, researches, and analyzes public policy proposals and legislation. Prepares staff reports for Council consideration. Responds to Council Member requests for policy/program information, analysis, and proposals.
• Reviews inter-local cooperation agreements and other documents presented for Council approval as assigned.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, urban planning, or related field. A master's degree in public administration, political science, urban planning or related field is desired. Six years of progressively responsible experience in planning and public policy analysis. Education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge of state and local government processes, and community organizing/planning. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff and management in the public and private sectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally and demonstrate public presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Light physical effort. Mostly comfortable working positions, handling light weights, intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the requirements of the job.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.


POSITION TYPE
Full-Time


POSITION SALARY RANGE
$69,000 - $72,000


DEPARTMENT
Council Office


Full Time/Part Time:
Full time


Scheduled Hours:
40

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BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• HSA or Flex Account (HSA - City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents
• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses.

We are also a proud National Service Partner.


ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP
Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds.

Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity.

We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at