City Council Liaison
Job Summary
The City of Dallas seeks a professional to serve as a liaison between the general public, the City Manager's Office, and the City Council. This position supports the City Manager's Office and individual council members, responding to inquiries from constituents and assisting with policy development and communication.
Overview
The City Council Liaison plays a crucial role in providing policy and legislative outreach and communications, supporting council members, and fostering community engagement.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a professional liaison between the general public, council, and the City Manager's Office; assists residents navigating city services and builds better working relationships.
- Assists, supports, and coordinates council members' agenda, schedule, and logistics; fosters and implements new ideas, policies, or initiatives.
- Develops and analyzes policies and legislation; prepares summaries, conducts research, and identifies supporting data and metrics.
- Communicates and briefs council members on community and media issues; ensures they are knowledgeable about all items on committee meeting agendas, council briefings, and council agendas.
- Prepares, drafts, and edits speeches, communications, and talking points; proofreads and prepares informational material as needed.
- Attends community meetings and other ceremonial functions to make presentations on behalf of council members; reviews, evaluates, and interprets all written correspondence.
- Oversees the application and submission process for council board and commission nominations.
- Aids and supports various constituent services as needed.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of public administration.
- Knowledge of council and related logistics.
- Ability to use office machines including, copier, fax machine.
- Ability to coordinate meetings, travel, and detailed schedules.
- Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other city employees.
- Ability to handle difficult and unusual situations.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service and interact successfully with constituents.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
Experience
4 years of experience in a municipal setting, preferably with experience working with council.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or government.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $62,379.20 - $76,585.60. The amount offered will depend upon qualifications.