Job Description The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. The DOT is seeking an Assistant Director to work directly under the supervisor of the Director of Legislative Affairs to assist with the City, State and Federal legislative priorities, agenda, and strategies. The selected candidate will work closely with the Mayor's Offices of City, State and Federal Legislative Affairs, the Law Department, internal DOT divisions, and other agencies to develop DOT’s legislative agenda and priorities and to formulate strategies to advance these priorities. Assist in the development, negotiation and drafting of bills. Analyze, track and respond to local and state legislation affecting the agency. Prepare briefings, legislative memos, hearing testimony, hearing Q&A, and statements for the Commissioner and other senior staff. Represents the Commissioner at meetings concerning policy and operational issues and Department activities. Manage preparation and initial compliance efforts for newly enacted legislation. Track legislatively mandated reporting requirements. Help develop inter-agency policies on transportation issues; and performs related duties. Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above. Additional Information 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.