Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Core
Lead DSNY's engagement with City, State, and Federal elected officials to share information about sanitation work and ensure responsive service delivery.
Role type
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
Builds
Strategies for public awareness and engagement with sanitation programs; relationships with elected officials to maximize discretionary funding.
Domain
Municipal government / Public affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic communication, relationship building with elected officials, event coordination, legislative and budget hearing preparation, constituent inquiry resolution, staff supervision
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement strategies to improve public awareness and participation in sanitation programs; represent the agency in community forums and public meetings; manage official correspondence with elected officials; prepare staff for legislative and budget hearings; work with officials to maximize discretionary funding allocations; resolve constituent inquiries and complaints; supervise staff on specific initiatives.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & staff supervision