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This position previously posted 7/6/09 to 7/22/09.  If you previously submitted an application during this time frame, there is no need to re-apply.

Legislative Liaison

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for a Legislative Liaison to assist the City Manager, Council Members and City staff by providing support and information to the City Council and City Staff on current legislative issues of concern for the City; monitoring the progress of legislation and performing all necessary work in connection with such monitoring. This position will report directly to City Council.  The annual salary range for this position is $52,312 to $71,864. Click here for a benefits summary on this position.

This position requires:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration or other related field; and good experience in legislative affairs and City administration. Individuals with a demonstrated combination of experience and training enabling them to perform all required tasks, will be considered
• Good knowledge of: the legislative process; and the principals/practices involved in municipal and government management
• Good knowledge of legislative process within governmental concerns; organization structure and department functions in the City of Cedar Rapids
• The ability to analyze, interpret and compile legislative data for further action and present to Council for review.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to devise cost effective approaches to satisfying community needs and aspirations
• The ability to positively represent the City and develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; including media representatives, lobbyists, elected officials, City Staff, Council members, City employees and citizens

Key functions of the Legislative Liaison position will include::

• Serves as City of Cedar Rapids legislative representative keeping abreast of all current political issues and proposals and may when necessary communicate the City's position to lobbyists and legislators when council members and/or the mayor are unavailable
• Coordinates City staff grants committee
• Develops and coordinates education and training information required for state and federal funding and grant opportunities
• Concisely and effectively communicating all key points of such legislation to multiple stakeholders (City Council, City Manager, City Staff, Citizens)
• Analyzes and researches issues to assist in the formulation of the City of Cedar Rapids’ position on pending legislation
• Communicates the City’s position to Local, State and Federal representative staff
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Federal Legislators, State Legislators, Lobbyists, City Council, other City employees and the general public to continue an open line of communication
• Develops a legislative agenda for City Council approval
• May assist City Lobbyist in lobbying key government officials to promote passage or defeat of bills of concern to the City of Cedar Rapids as requested by Council
• Provides the City Council an itemized written monthly legislative report as requested
• Attends council meetings and keep the City Manager and Council fully advised of the legislative concerns of the City

Submit completed application to:
hr@cedar-rapids.org,
Fax: (319)286-5130,
Or
City Hall North
3851 River Ridge Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as this position will close as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request
Equal Opportunity Employer

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