Note: Those serving in comparable civil service titles will also be considered.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The FDNY Office of External Affairs is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner of External Affairs, the successful candidate will: oversee operations related to Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. This includes management of the Fire Department’s legislative portfolio.

The specific roles and responsibilities of this position include:

-Manage the Department’s Legislative Portfolio. Review new legislation and assess for potential impact on the Fire Department. Help formulate a department position on legislation. Negotiate with legislators and other government stakeholders regarding legislation. Respond to inquiries and communications regarding legislation and Fire Department practices. Monitor and track all legislation of interest.

-Prepare Department for Hearings. Conduct internal research on hearing topics. Compile information for use in testimony and Q&A. Develop Q&A, testimony, and other prep materials. Work with Mayor’s Office and fellow city agencies to prepare for municipal hearings.

-Assemble reports to update and educate internal and external stakeholders. Provide updates on the status of legislation. Compile agency information for elected officials and senior members of the Fire Department and the administration. Prepare periodic updates regarding unit activity.

-Assist with Department’s intergovernmental priorities. Represent the unit at internal and external meetings. Communicate with agencies and elected officials. Serve on intergovernmental and inter-agency task forces and groups. Work with agency personnel to fulfill intergovernmental requests.

-Supervise interns, fellows, and other unit personnel.

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution and at least 5-10 years in a related field, such as legislative affairs, intergovernmental affairs, or constituent relations. Experience interacting with New York City Council processes is a plus. Staff and project management are preferred. Highly motivated, flexible and the ability to multi-task. Exceptional communication skills and a well-developed grass roots understanding of New York City’s many diverse communities. Ability to occasionally perform work or attend events during evening and weekend.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York 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.