The Mayor's Office of City Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Eric Adams Administration and the New York City Council. City Legislative Affairs works toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor's Administration in: (1) shaping public policy; (2) developing and advancing the Administration's agenda through local law, the budget and land use; (3) negotiating City Council legislation; and (4) preparing agencies for City Council public hearings.

Senior Legislative Representatives are each assigned a portfolio of City Council committees and are responsible for all legislation, oversight hearings and member requests from their respective committees. The Representative also acts as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and the agencies that fall within each respective committee. The Representative also facilitates and approves meetings between City Council members and Agency officials and Commissioners.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Tracking legislation introduced by the City Council and monitoring its progress as it moves through the legislative process;
Working with agencies in reviewing and preparing legislation;
Working with agencies in crafting a response to City Council legislation and oversight hearings and preparing testimony;
Preparing written analyses of legislation;
Drafting mayoral bill-signing statements and correspondence;
Overseeing junior analysts;
Facilitating interactions between the City Council and the Administration, including responding to requests from members and staff in a timely manner.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience working in government preferred, prior experience with administrative and procurement

Bachelor's Degree required. Graduate degree (JD/MPA/MS) preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the local legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City agency operations and lobbying.

Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills along with a strong work-ethic and the ability to work independently are imperative.

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate degree (JD/MPA/MS) preferred.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the local legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City agency operations and lobbying.
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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.