JOB: NYC Dept of Transportation Gov Affairs

[Andrea Bender]

Sharing on behalf of a former colleague. The New York City Department of Transportation is hiring for Assistant Director of Government Affairs. More info on the role and how to apply below:

Job Description: The candidate will coordinate responses to short-term and on-going issues raised by elected officials, liaising across internal divisions, including Borough Commissioners and operational units, and with additional external agencies and stakeholders as needed. The candidate will work closely with DOT budgetary staff to coordinate discretionary capital and expense funding requests and support for DOT grants from elected officials across all levels of government. The candidate will interface with intergovernmental offices, including the Mayor’s Intergovernmental Affairs Unit, Community Affairs Unit and Legislative Affairs units, for whom the candidate will draft regular updates on DOT projects. The role will include regular outreach related to press conferences and other agency updates, as well as preparation related to town halls, public-facing events, and meetings attended by the Commissioner. The candidate will also regularly attend meetings and site visits with Borough Commissioners and elected officials across all five boroughs.  

Salary: $52,524.00/$60,403.00-$81,535.00

To Apply All resumes are to be submitted electronically. Current City Employees: Please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID number 398512. All other applicants: Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number 389512