Juvenile Reentry Specialist

Job Description Directs the City of Laredo’s policies and objectives involving matters of government and regulations. Analyzes and monitors all legislative actions and activities that determine a potential impact to the City of Laredo. Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the municipal, state, and federal government procedures and protocol. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, precedents, regulations, executive orders, legislative history and political process. Knowledge of principals, theories, and practices of the legislative process. Knowledge of municipal programs and practices. Knowledge of City Charter, City Ordinances, State and Federal Statutes, Legislative protocol, City of Laredo Procedures Manual and Protocol Handbook. Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. Knowledge in the application of basic accounting principles necessary to accomplish financial management tasks such as preparing budgets and monitoring program costs. Ability to interpret guidelines to determine present and future projects impact on the City. Ability to plan and accomplish the goals of the municipality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, the general public and others. Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. Ability to use computer hardware, various software programs and technology, including word processing and spreadsheet programs. Ability to speak before public groups and make presentations. Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. Ability to comply with all City of Laredo’s policies and procedures. Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position. Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. Physical Requirements And Work Environment Work is performed inside an office. Work consists of extended workdays outside the regular work schedule. Work requires working closely with others and alone, moderate traveling by car and plane, light carrying under 15 pounds, light lifting under 24 pounds, ability to operate office equipment and motor vehicles, simple grasping, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, walking, and reaching above shoulder. Ability to see, hear, read, write, count, depth perception, and identify shade of colors is needed to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Performs tasks determined by local initiatives, legislation, regulatory and other government related activities. Directs the City‘s organizational policies and objectives involving matters of government and regulations. Analyzes proposed legislative and regulatory actions and determines the potential impact to the City of Laredo. Monitors legislative and regulatory activities and recommends measures to mitigate impact to the City contracts and agreements. Maintains a good working relationship with State and Federal legislative contacts to influence legislation in favor of the City. Manages all City of Laredo legislative issues and coordinates and facilitates related activities with Departments, City Council, Executive Management, Legislative Consultants, Department Directors, and staff. Coordinates matters related to the Legislative Liaison Committee of the City Council, including Committee meetings and continuous communication. Prepares and recommends a federal and state legislative agenda and coordinates all legislative matters with City of Laredo legislative committee. Plans, coordinates, and attends special legislative events in Washington D.C and Austin, Texas. Ensures that City of Laredo activities are in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, policies and procedures. Attends and participates in meetings as needed; projects a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. Recommends, monitors, and ensures compliance of federal and state legislative consultants’ contracts. Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

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At least five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in Federal and State legislative and regulatory activities or related field. Valid Licenses and Certifications Valid Texas Driver License* If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment. As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io two days prior to the scheduled test or interview. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees: 10 days of paid vacation per year 6 1/2 days sick leave per year Pension plan 16 paid Holidays Paid health* Dental plan* Life insurance* *30 day waiting period For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs