Director - Legislative Affairs (CMO - Non-Civil Service)

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. Job Summary The Director‑Government Affairs oversees the City’s state and federal legislative efforts and manages stakeholder engagement and outreach for the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council. Essential Functions Leverage pre‑existing network and the Government Relations team’s influencer network to advocate for positions on critical issues such as federal infrastructure investment and in areas such as transportation, energy, environmental, and national security as needed. Strengthen relationships with senior executive branch officials and with key Members, Staff, and Committees in Austin and on Capitol Hill, and international dignitaries, especially those responsible for critical city issues. Direct, oversee, and monitor legal and legislative activities of the City of Dallas; delegate authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identify needed areas of change or development and institute changes to improve operations; plan, implement, coordinate, monitor compliance, and evaluate policies and procedures; monitor state and federal government activities. Manage the City’s federal consultants and coordinate legislative activities with other public and private sector entities. Oversee and maintain a network of policy holders and stakeholders and solicit feedback regarding relevant citywide policy initiatives. Direct work with foreign counterparts, peer departments and external stakeholders to coordinate and achieve a cohesive international affairs strategy and support the work of the Dallas International District. Attend City Council and legislative hearings and take necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings. Identify, determine, and respond to legislative and City Council issues, concerns, and needs; coach, prep, and advise city staff to identify and respond to issues when necessary. Oversee, coordinate, and perform special research requests; develop status reporting and presentations for the City Manager’s Office and Council Committees. Direct, oversee, and lead strategic long‑range plans, programs, and schedules to provide effective customer services; identify goals and determine objectives needing emphasis and direct and coordinate effective implementation; manage department work priorities, resources, and assign work to address City requirements and needs. Develop budget and determine expenses; direct budget allocation, employee assignments, objectives and performance of subordinate managers and supervisors; direct managerial staff to ensure productivity, hiring, and quality staff management. Establish and implement overall Department work plan; direct and manage outreach, equity evaluation, scheduling, and media or social media support. Represent the City of Dallas at agency, stakeholder and elected official meetings. Perform all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge And Skills Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations. Knowledge of funding sources available to local governments through the Federal and State governments, private sectors, and foundations. Ability to perform extensive research relating to grant funds and legislative issues. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals. Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs. Knowledge of City policies and procedures related to financial management. Ability to manage staff and subordinate supervisors to ensure effective services. Ability to analyze policies or pending bills at the state or federal level to determine how they affect City priorities. Ability to maintain connections within other City departments and external funding agencies. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to consider complex problems, translate insight and gained knowledge from internal and external sources into powerful insights, and distill into easily digestible language for the team; ability to research and prepare white papers on a range of topics. Ability to manage, direct, and lead subordinate staff and resolve challenging issues. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Proven ability to work cross functionally and interact at all levels of the business from Executive level down. Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with a strong level of initiative and assertiveness. Innovative thinking: ability to identify improvement opportunities, challenge status quo and drive changes as required. Ability to drive strategic process and innovation excellence. Experience A minimum of 10 years in government affairs, local government, public policy, communications, public administration, or related field. Licenses and Certifications None Education Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Salary Range $132,147.71 - $165,184.64The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr