City Council Policy Advisor

Summary Statement

If you're a policy enthusiast and value working at the local level where it really counts; if you love digging into the technical details of issues impacting our community; if you have a broad background in municipal issues, seek well-researched answers, and work proactively and with urgency, we've got an opportunity for you! Please provide a well-considered cover letter and resume for council leadership review for the position of City Council Policy Advisor.

• The City Council Policy Advisor provides policy and fiscal analysis to the council and its individual members.
• In this role you will collaborate closely with the mayor’s office, city staff and community stakeholders, to research and bring forward innovative ideas and recommendations for consideration by council members.
• This position works under general direction and serves At-Will to the council president.
  
  

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family and a generous lifetime-annuity pension plan through PERSI . In addition, you’ll receive three weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 10 public holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually. Other benefits include public employee student loan forgiveness, 10 weeks paid parental leave, a cash-incentive wellness program, and more. Imagine that .

It is the intent of the City to keep the names of applicants and candidates confidential. This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the state of Idaho. In accordance with public disclosure/open record laws, names of candidates determined to be finalists may be released publicly prior to final interviews.

Essential Functions

Provides coordination between the Office of City Council, Mayor’s Office, city departments, city legal counsel and external partners.

Conducts research and analyzes issues before council impacting the City of Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley area. Develops and recommends strategies for advancing key policy initiatives and advises city council members on a well-researched approach to each program.

Analyzes the impact of council priorities from a policy, fiscal or legal framework in cooperation with city staff.

Supports the work of the Office of City Council to effectuate council priorities, goals and projects.

Identifies key partners and stakeholders to cultivate strong and strategic relationships. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the community partners and stakeholders, mayor’s office staff, city staff and governmental agencies.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, public administration, or a closely related field and
• 3 years of related experience, or
• an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• local government policy, finance, procedures and land-use regulations;
• research techniques as well as analyzing and interpreting data;
• project management principles;
• federal, state and local regulations; and
• computer usage including related software.
  
  

Ability To

• understand, interpret, explain and apply federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies;
• research, analyze and summarize planning data;
• interpret graphic information and statistical data;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, elected officials and the public;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited school.
  
  

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
  
  

Special Requirements

Applicants Must Be Able To Pass

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)
  
  

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works: May work some evenings and weekends for special events, public meetings, etc.