Legislative Representative

• OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Posted on

08/28/2026

• Full-time

Location

OUTSIDE NYC

• No exam required

Department

Federal Affairs Office of

Salary range: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00

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Job Description

The Agency You’ll Join:

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With:

**NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.**

The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.

The Problems You’ll Solve:

The Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues.

About You:

• You must have detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process and elected officials.
• You can demonstrate the understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York City and State agency ecosystem, legislative, and operations processes.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Preferred Skills

• You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, which are imperative. - You have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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Job ID

773644

Posted until

10/27/2026

Title code

0527A

Civil service title

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR

Title classification

Pending Classification-2

Business title

Legislative Representative

• Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

M1

Number of positions

1

Work location

601 New Jersey Avenue

• Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs

Legislative Representative