City of Portland
Council Policy Analyst
City of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
About the position
Job Appointment:
Full Time, At WillThis position is exempt from Civil Service and is an 'At Will' position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.Work Schedule:
Hybrid schedule available. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. May occasionally require working in the evening.Work Location:
Hybrid - Employee will report to Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Or 97204 for in-person work. Employee will report to City Hall after completion of construction. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.Benefit:
Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.Language Pay Premium Eligible:
This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.Union Representation:
This classification is not represented and is at will.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position SummaryThe Council Policy Analyst is critical to support the legislative process, policy work, committee meetings, and work sessions of the 2025 City Council. The Council Policy Analyst reports to the Council Operations Manager and plays an important role performing policy research and analysis, drafting, and presenting briefings to City Councilors. Under the supervision of the Council Operations Manager and in coordination with the City Administrator, works with staff across the city to inform and prepare for City Council committee meetings and work sessions. The position works closely with staff in the Council president’s office and other Council Offices as required to help achieve the Council’s policy objectives.
Responsibilities:Decide how to structure and approach policy research and analysis, what policy options to elevate, as well as timing and method to elevate issues of concern to the Council, Council President or committee that originated the work.Decide the method of compliance with local, state, and federal law, the method of communication about complex issues, project management, and scope of work plan decisions.Decide how to resolve politically sensitive issues and use their political acumen to remain impartial and non-partisan in their approach and recommendations.
You will:Policy Research and AnalysisProvide impartial, advanced policy research, analysis, and evaluation in support of council responsibilities and legislative priorities.Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy options and issues that may be considered controversial and/or complicated.Identify and evaluate both internal and external policy and the impacts, consequences, and risks associated with legislative proposals and Council-directed initiatives.Assist committees and City Councilors with consideration of legislative issues that are in alignment with the Council’s strategic priorities by providing impartial information and analysis and providing subject-area knowledge.
Communication, Presentation and Professional RelationshipsSupport clear, frequent, and transparent communication with Councilors, Council Staff, the Mayor’s Office, other City stakeholders, and legislative colleagues.Effectively communicate to Council on policy development involving broadly defined subject matters, services, and processes.Assist the sponsor of legislation present research and analysis of policy alternatives, draft legislation, and amendments to legislation in council committees and other public settings as well as in private briefings.Prepare clear written materials including summary emails, descriptive and analytical policy memos, presentation materials and on-page summaries of complex information.Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, and external experts to develop policy options and advance council’s legislative agenda.
Legislative Drafting and Process ExpertiseAt the direction of the Council, Council President or majority of a committee, draft proposed legislation or legislative amendments in consultation with Council Offices or by assisting Council Aides to draft legislation themselves.Support the legislative process by liaising with the Council President and Vice President and their staff as well as partnering with the City Attorney’s Office and Council Clerk.Act as technical expert in the City’s legislative process and advise on responses to questions from Council and other staff as appropriate.Provide training and skill building, as appropriate, to administration and Council Offices on the legislative process.
Comply with all local, state and federal laws and administrative rulesPreserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Make recommendations for changes in procedures and processes to enhance the functioning of the legislative branch of the City and ensure that City Council powers and duties are preserved or strengthened according to Charter.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of change management and the social, political, intergovernmental, and operational issues influencing City and Council operations.Ability to preserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms using quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and modeling to provide impartial, advanced research, analysis, and evaluation of policy solutions to controversial and/or complex issues.Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and evaluate relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures to provide fact-based, politically neutral conclusions and recommendations.Ability to communicate complex analytical topics verbally, in writing and prepare documents such as comprehensive reports, correspondence, summary emails, memos, and documents involving legislative, administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data to non-technical audiences.Ability to cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, external experts and others encountered in the course of work to develop policy options and advance Council’s legislative agenda.Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:College degree or some college or equivalentLegislative experienceExperience working with elected officials.
Application Process:Apply online between 09/02/24 to 09/16/24.Required Application Materials: Resume, Answer to the Supplemental Questions.Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents by the closing date of the recruitment.
Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, RecruiterBureau of Human ResourcesLoan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Appointment:
Full Time, At WillThis position is exempt from Civil Service and is an 'At Will' position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.Work Schedule:
Hybrid schedule available. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. May occasionally require working in the evening.Work Location:
Hybrid - Employee will report to Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Or 97204 for in-person work. Employee will report to City Hall after completion of construction. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.Benefit:
Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.Language Pay Premium Eligible:
This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.Union Representation:
This classification is not represented and is at will.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
Position SummaryThe Council Policy Analyst is critical to support the legislative process, policy work, committee meetings, and work sessions of the 2025 City Council. The Council Policy Analyst reports to the Council Operations Manager and plays an important role performing policy research and analysis, drafting, and presenting briefings to City Councilors. Under the supervision of the Council Operations Manager and in coordination with the City Administrator, works with staff across the city to inform and prepare for City Council committee meetings and work sessions. The position works closely with staff in the Council president’s office and other Council Offices as required to help achieve the Council’s policy objectives.
Responsibilities:Decide how to structure and approach policy research and analysis, what policy options to elevate, as well as timing and method to elevate issues of concern to the Council, Council President or committee that originated the work.Decide the method of compliance with local, state, and federal law, the method of communication about complex issues, project management, and scope of work plan decisions.Decide how to resolve politically sensitive issues and use their political acumen to remain impartial and non-partisan in their approach and recommendations.
You will:Policy Research and AnalysisProvide impartial, advanced policy research, analysis, and evaluation in support of council responsibilities and legislative priorities.Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of policy options and issues that may be considered controversial and/or complicated.Identify and evaluate both internal and external policy and the impacts, consequences, and risks associated with legislative proposals and Council-directed initiatives.Assist committees and City Councilors with consideration of legislative issues that are in alignment with the Council’s strategic priorities by providing impartial information and analysis and providing subject-area knowledge.
Communication, Presentation and Professional RelationshipsSupport clear, frequent, and transparent communication with Councilors, Council Staff, the Mayor’s Office, other City stakeholders, and legislative colleagues.Effectively communicate to Council on policy development involving broadly defined subject matters, services, and processes.Assist the sponsor of legislation present research and analysis of policy alternatives, draft legislation, and amendments to legislation in council committees and other public settings as well as in private briefings.Prepare clear written materials including summary emails, descriptive and analytical policy memos, presentation materials and on-page summaries of complex information.Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, and external experts to develop policy options and advance council’s legislative agenda.
Legislative Drafting and Process ExpertiseAt the direction of the Council, Council President or majority of a committee, draft proposed legislation or legislative amendments in consultation with Council Offices or by assisting Council Aides to draft legislation themselves.Support the legislative process by liaising with the Council President and Vice President and their staff as well as partnering with the City Attorney’s Office and Council Clerk.Act as technical expert in the City’s legislative process and advise on responses to questions from Council and other staff as appropriate.Provide training and skill building, as appropriate, to administration and Council Offices on the legislative process.
Comply with all local, state and federal laws and administrative rulesPreserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Make recommendations for changes in procedures and processes to enhance the functioning of the legislative branch of the City and ensure that City Council powers and duties are preserved or strengthened according to Charter.
Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of change management and the social, political, intergovernmental, and operational issues influencing City and Council operations.Ability to preserve the integrity of democratic governance processes in full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations.Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret complex data in statistical and narrative forms using quantitative and qualitative analysis, tools, and modeling to provide impartial, advanced research, analysis, and evaluation of policy solutions to controversial and/or complex issues.Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and evaluate relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures to provide fact-based, politically neutral conclusions and recommendations.Ability to communicate complex analytical topics verbally, in writing and prepare documents such as comprehensive reports, correspondence, summary emails, memos, and documents involving legislative, administrative, organizational, technical, budgetary, and financial data to non-technical audiences.Ability to cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with City Council, Council staff, relevant subject matter experts in the administration, external experts and others encountered in the course of work to develop policy options and advance Council’s legislative agenda.Ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:College degree or some college or equivalentLegislative experienceExperience working with elected officials.
Application Process:Apply online between 09/02/24 to 09/16/24.Required Application Materials: Resume, Answer to the Supplemental Questions.Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents by the closing date of the recruitment.
Contact Information:Loan Tran Polanco, RecruiterBureau of Human ResourcesLoan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr