Legislative Representative

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Office of Federal Affairs | Washington D.C.

Position
Legislative Representative

Job Number: 41834

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of

New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’

Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Federal Affairs Office seeks a dynamic, public service-minded applicant to serve as Legislative

Representative. The Office is the intergovernmental liaison between City government and the Federal

government and is responsible for presenting the City's interests to the Congress and the Executive

Branch. In addition to possessing strong legislative and analytical skills, the Legislative Representative

must be comfortable working on high profile issues, thrive under tight deadlines, and be capable of

managing risk and working collaboratively with colleagues in City Hall, executive agencies across City

government, Congress and the Executive Branch.

The Problems You’ll Solve

New York City’s Office of Federal Affairs seeks a Legislative Representative with congressional and

legislative experience, knowledge of policy issues relevant to cities, strong multi-tasking skills, great

attention to detail, and strong interpersonal communication skills. The position is based in the City’s

Washington, D.C. Federal Affairs Office. Regular travel to New York City is required. The position

requires the ability to draft policy letters, manage multiple priorities, and work under pressure to meet

deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

The Legislative Representative, working with the Director and colleagues, effects passage,

modification, or defeat of federal legislation on a wide range of subjects including education, health and

human services, child welfare and other areas affected by federal law and regulations.

Key tasks include:

• Represent the City of New York in Washington D.C., in a liaison capacity on appropriations

• Work closely with City Hall and New York City Agencies to ensure they are informed

• Act as legislative liaison to Congress and the Administration to ensure the City of New York

• Assists in the drafting and introduction of legislation that impact the City as well as tracking

• Build coalitions of like-minded federal advocacy representatives to support New York

• positions

About You

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency | bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.

• Four years of completed federal legislative experience preferred. Strong interpersonal,

collaborative, time-management, and organizational skills; and

• Broad experience working with the federal government or relevant policy experience, and

national allies is preferred, particularly on issues related to appropriations.

• A commitment to public service, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic

and fast-paced environment;

• Ability to work in a responsive, collaborative, and creative manner on a wide variety of

legislative matters;

• Dedication to client services, willingness to be responsive and work late hours and weekends, as

needed;

• Familiarity with Federal government and New York City as it relates outlined policy areas and

legislative portfolio

• Excellent legal writing, communication, and research skills;

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $60,000 to $85,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable

accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment