Assistant Director Government

3 weeks ago


New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

**Description**

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director Government & Community Relations

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $105,575

HAY POINTS: 634

DEPT/DIV: Government & Community Relations

SUPERVISOR: Sr. Director Government & Community Relations

LOCATION: 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00am - 5:30pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

DEADLINE:May 30, 2024

SUMMARY:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee and manage activities and outreach to co-design solutions to problems that affect NYC communities.
- Cultivate public understanding and support for MTA wide transportation issues, policies, and projects.
- Communicate independently with elected officials and their staff, community boards, civic associations, special interest groups and constituents.
- Lead community-based initiatives, share information, and collect important feedback to accurately gauge community concerns.
- Provide a balanced approach to managing stakeholder’s priorities and needs in the context of getting results that are in the best interest of customers.
- Ensure MTA's communications' strategic intent and reputation is protected throughout the process, from conception to final delivery to the public and employees.
- Devise strategies to effectively address community concerns around service changes and construction projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Expert community/political consensus building and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and ability synthesize technical information into understandable PowerPoint presentations as required.
- Ability to coordinate timely and effective responses to correspondence.
- Understanding of local, state, and federal legislative and political processes.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Ability research and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
- Strong staff management capabilities.
- May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends).
- Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:

- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Background in one or more of the following areas: Government Relations, Legislative Affairs, External Communications, Internal Communications, Political Communications, Government agency, and Community based outreach and public relations.
- Minimum 5-7 years of related experience.

PREFERRED:

- Familiarity with NYS and NYC political environment.
- Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.



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