Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau is seeking to hire a Constituent Services Specialist. a Committee Director to manage the review, analysis, and evaluation of legislation referred to the Committee on Public Works & Operations, chaired by the Councilmember. Agencies under the committee include the Department of Public Works, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Department of For-Hire Vehicles, Office of Administrative Hearings, Office of Contracting and Procurement, Office of Risk Management, and Office of the Chief Technology Officer; a full list of the committee’s purview is available here. The Committee Director provides leadership, management, planning and monitoring of programs, operations, expenditures, activities, and legislation for the committee. The Committee Director is also responsible for managing and providing guidance to committee staff in coordination with the Legislative Director.
Duties and responsibilities
- Directs the agenda, priorities, and work of the committee staff in consultation with the Councilmember, Chief of Staff, and Legislative Director.
- Manages the movement of legislation referred to the committee through the legislative process, including preparing committee prints and reports, managing hearings and markups, conducting substantive reviews, meeting with stakeholders, organizing hearings, and staffing the Councilmember through the final passage of legislation before the full council.
- Ensures efficient scheduling and staffing of committee hearings, roundtables, and markups in accordance with council and committee rules.
- Conducts robust oversight of agencies within committee jurisdiction, including monitoring assigned agencies for adherence to budget and oversight priorities of the Councilmember and council.
- Manages the committee’s budget formulation process and oversees all staff work associated with the budget.
- Reviews Mayoral nominations, contracts, and reprogramming requests subject to committee review and makes recommendations to the Councilmember regarding appropriate action.
- Coordinates with office staff on communications, constituent services, and legislative matters under the committee’s jurisdiction to deliver a cohesive and organized experience for District residents who engage with the committee or the councilmember’s personal office.
- Formulates questions and lines of inquiry on legislative proposals, oversight, or budget mattersof the office.
Qualifications
- J.D., M.P.P., or comparable postgraduate degree preferred.
- At least two (2) years prior demonstrated experience in legislative analysis, drafting, public policy, and/or advocacy.
- Prior experience in mentoring or managing staff is preferred.
- Background or interest in DPW-related issues (e.g. zero waste, composting, and government operations) is preferred.
- Must be a resident of the District of Columbia at the time of appointment or obtain residency within 180 days of appointment.