Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy

Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $ 93,/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization with a starting pay between $ ,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums)
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches %)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays
• Merit Increases
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities;
  Courses and Career Development Resources
• Eco Pass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees' physical work location is based upon the position's job duties and requirements, customer service and responsiveness, team and individual performance, and business needs and requirements. Our current practice requires in-office work for all employees for a minimum of three days per week. Business needs and initial onboarding may require additional days in the office.

The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the city. The DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, property assessments, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the City's debt portfolio and investment portfolio.

The DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

The Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy is an integral member of the Department of Finance's team who will hit the ground running, inspiring the department to meet its strategic plan goals, and further establishing Denver as a premier city in which to live, work and play.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, relating to all Department of Finance legislative and government affairs issues.
• Serving as primary liaison between City Council and the Department of Finances, including serving as the point of contact to City Council and vice versa
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key officials outside of the Department to ensure effective development and passage of key city legislation
• Providing regular reports on current and upcoming legislation, in coordination with the CFO, to cabinet members, elected officials, and other key stakeholders
• Managing the Department's day to day legislative process through City Council, including serving as primary point of contact for Department programs and divisions advancing resolutions and ordinances through the system
• Assisting in resolving conflicts and answering questions related to legislative matters.
• Evaluating pending Department legislation for potential stakeholder interest, pain points, or questions, and develop out‐reach strategies to address interests
• Acting as a technical expert in Department legislative matters including addressing anticipated and unanticipated questions or requests in council meeting setting
• Developing regular and timely communications to key Department leadership and stakeholders on legislative issues
• Assisting in developing proactive messaging on significant or sensitive legislative issues
• Developing and/or reviewing supporting materials for Department legislative issues, including fact sheets and PowerPoint presentations when requested
• Managing and participating in legal, fiscal, and procedural monitoring activities, evaluates the effect of unforeseen developments on plans and activities, and presents to top level management suggested changes in function direction and redirection.
• Coordinating data from subject matter experts and develop messaging to address City Council requests for information
• Coordinating council member briefings with Department subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Providing legislative support to Department…