Senior Policy Advisor

City of Richmond is seeking to fill the position of Senior Policy Advisor
. The successful candidate will provide advance support in developing and recommending the implementation of major policies, programs, budgets, regulations, and fiscal initiatives with a city-wide impact. The incumbent will advise on the prudent allocation of public resources and legislation. This position is unclassified and works at the will of the appointing authority. (Maximum salary $150,000)

• Actively participating/ coordinating strategic planning efforts resulting in the production of complex and/or sensitive reports and briefings on a wide range of topics.
• Interpreting complex policies and regulations involving a wide range of complex subject matters.
• Building upon and establishing contacts with executive-level decision-makers such as agency heads, legislators, City Council, as well as stakeholders from neighborhoods and the business community to discuss citywide policy, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinating with internal and external leadership/management to meet city/agency goals and statutory mandates.
• Leading and directing the effective utilization of resources to accomplish organizational goals and/or legislative mandates.
• Managing special projects of strategic significance as needed.
• Researching budget or operational issues, trends, and areas for efficiency/improvement related to the data being developed and analyzed.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of the City's legislative strategy before governing bodies and regulatory boards.
• Reviewing and drafting new and revised legislative documents such as O&R Requests.

• Considerable knowledge of legislation gained from working in the public sector.
• Knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications; governmental accounting concepts; knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle.
• Skill in analyzing and aggregating data, analyzing and interpreting manuals and operating procedures.
• Assisting with special projects and programs.
• Communicating with various internal and external departments effectively.
• Gathering and compiling data.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, plan, prioritize, problem solve, and manage time effectively. Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business administration, or field directly related to assignment.
• Seven years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

• Master's Degree in public administration, business administration, or directly related field.
• Government work experience with an emphasis in the area of legislative affairs.

• None required.