Deputy Director of Policy

Location

Providence, RI | United States

Job description

Job Type: Non-Union

Job Posting: COP-00123-23

Salary: $82,102 – $94,237

Job Grade Level: Grade A19-A20

Department: Mayor’s Office

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PLEASE NOTE:
All persons employed by the City of Providence are required to have achieved a fully vaccinated status against the COVID-19 virus. “Fully vaccinated status” shall be defined as having received the full number of doses required to complete the vaccination series of one of the currently recognized COVID-19 vaccines. Proof of vaccination completion will be required before beginning employment with the City.

Job Summary

The Deputy Director of Policy reports to the Chief of Policy and Resiliency and is principally responsible for project management of cross-cutting Mayoral initiatives, management of Policy Associates, and providing high-quality, quick turnaround research and analysis in support of the Mayor’s overall policy agenda.

A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and strategic planning skills. Knowledge of the Providence community, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to develop new skills on the job.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and execute or oversee a wide range of policy initiatives in a multitude of areas including education, sustainability, public safety, public infrastructure, public health and neighborhood quality of life.
• Serve as a Mayor’s office liaison to internal and external stakeholders on a project-specific basis.
• Coordinate with various departments on a centralized infrastructure for grant seeking and apply for grants on a project-specific basis.
• Track status of all Policy Department projects and manage workflow of Policy Associates, providing briefings and elevating issues as needed to the Chief of Policy and Resiliency.
• Assist the Chief of Policy and Resiliency with recruitment and selection of staff members. Assist with new employee training as needed.
• Support the Chief of Policy and Resiliency in creating short and long-term strategic planning for the Policy Department.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Policy and Resiliency, develop and deliver briefings, supporting materials, and policy recommendations to the Mayor.
• Assess and advise on relevant state and municipal legislation, especially as it relates to education, youth and community support, and Providence-specific issues.
• Staff the Mayor and/or represent the City of Providence to relevant organizations and public agencies, and at relevant events.
• Work with the outside agencies and community groups to maintain open communication and collaborate more efficiently on policies and procedures that directly relate to the Mayor’s policy agenda.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Policy and Resiliency.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BA/BS degree from a college/university or equivalent professional experience.
2. Five years of professional experience in policy and/or project management.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively and to interact professionally with colleagues and external partners.
4. Acute attention to detail.
5. Knowledge and understanding of education policy and/or educational systems is preferred.
6. Familiarity with the City of Providence including the neighborhoods and community.
7. Exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking, and strategic planning skills.
8. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.
9. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
10. Ability to learn quickly and be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
11. Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills.
12. Acute cross-cultural awareness, with a demonstrated ability to center equity in communications.
13. Excellent research and analytical skills, including proficiency in data analysis and statistics preferred.
14. Ability to identify and track key issues of concern to the City of Providence and develop initiatives to address these concerns.

Posting expires when filled.

Job tags

Salary