What are the responsibilities and job description for the Council Liaison position at City of Richmond, VA?
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- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
Description
**This position is unclassified; therefore, the selected candidate will serve at the
will and pleasure of the Appointing Authority.**
Duties include but are not limited to
- Serving as a liaison on behalf of the respective Council member with various officials and citizens
- Exchanging information in connection with the development and execution of programs, projects or other related tasks
- Facilitating and coordinating communication between the respective member of Council and constituents, other legislators, City departmental leadership, agency heads, boards, commissions and similar entities
- Accompanying the Council member to meetings with City departmental personnel, neighborhood and community groups, organizations and citizens; may attend meetings on the Council member's behalf
- Staying abreast of the respective Council member's Board and Commission assignments, assisting as required
- Maintaining constituent database of information
- Maintaining listing of Council member projects and priorities; researching the status of projects and make changes to listings as necessary
- Researching, developing and tracking legislation and other developments for respective Council member
- Making presentations to various boards and committees and representing City Council and the district at civic/community meetings
- Supervising interns and volunteers
- Planning and/or assisting in the planning of special events of the respective Council member's district
- Creating district newsletter, mailings and other communications
- Advising the respective Council member on basic program and policy affairs
- Conducting research for reports and proposals, gathering statistical and fiscal information for budgetary plans, and generating special reports
- Documenting, investigating, and resolving citizen complaints
- Tracking and reporting district expenditures
- Performing other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of four years of college education in business management, public administration, or any related field
- Requires two (2) years of public service experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- No special certification or license required
- Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) or Business Administration (MBA) preferred
- Prior experience working within a local, state, or federal government
- Experience with representing an elected official at community and business meetings
- Exceptional critical thinking, problem solving, organizational and administrative skills
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and internal/external communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in with using various systems and applications to complete daily tasks
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
