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Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Associate: Mayor\'s Office Position Type: Full Time / Benefited / Non-Union Salary: \$63,240 - \$69,104 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Drafts/creates policies on specific initiatives. Coordinate with local, state, federal agencies, external organizations, and City departments. Establishes information links so that data flows efficiently among the Mayor, Departments, the City Council, other elected officials, and the public. Interacts on regular basis with local, state, and federal elected officials and/or respective staff. Serves as project manager on interdepartmental initiatives, including establishing written city policies, and serves as liaison to local universities for student policy projects. Files and tracks executive branch priorities with the City Council. Tracks local, state, and federal legislation of importance to the City; collaborates with relevant Departments to advocate and write testimony on behalf of the City. Performs a variety of related duties as directed by the Mayor. Supervision: Works under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff. Physical Requirements: Minimum physical effort required to perform most duties. Vision requirements include the ability to read and analyze documents and use a computer. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday discomforts of a municipal office subject to frequent interruptions. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but working conditions are generally not unpleasant. Work is subject to unplanned fluctuations and administrative deadlines; attendance at night and/or weekend meetings may be required. Requirements: Education and Experience: Must have a Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in public policy or public administration, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: * Strong project management skills. * Working knowledge of municipal operations. * Working knowledge of office software including word processing, access and spreadsheet applications. * Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with department personnel regarding strategy, policy and operations. * Ability to work independently in an efficient manner. * Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. * Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner. * Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. * Excellent interpersonal skills; time management skills, self-motivational skills and organizational skills are very important. Section 2-110 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Brockton mandates that employees establish residency within the City within one year of hire. Partial description, click MORE INFORMATION for full description.