Community Liaison RLE
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes legislative and programmatic initiatives of the Chicago Transit Authority to constituencies within the assigned Service District.
Establishes and maintains partnerships with a broad array of community organizations and community leaders.
Conducts routine legislative and programmatic briefings for elected officials within the Service District.
Prepares and conducts presentations before community organizations Authority employees and other constituencies as assigned.
Coordinates tracks and resolves inquiries related to the delivery of services facilities maintenance and any other Authority activities initiatives etc. as related to inquiries from their constituencies.
Interacts with Authority senior management to communicate matters of public concern from various constituencies within the Service District.
Maintains databases and composes correspondence from Authority management on matters of public concern.
Interacts with legislative bodies at the local and state level.
Prepares reports and analyses of pending legislative issues for senior management.
Represents the Authority at public forums community meetings and legislative hearings.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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CHALLENGES
Dealing professionally with various elected officials and managing relationships with elected officials.
Effectively communicating CTAs message in dealing with elected officials.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in public administration planning political science or a combination of education and experience relating to this position plus (3) years of experience in community relations governmental or public affairs or experience with a unit of government.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Requires traversing through any part of the CTA system such as along tracks catwalks and emergency stairs from subway or through shop work areas while adhering to safety rules.
Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough understanding of the Authoritys services routes fares facilities policies procedures etc. and knowledge of other public transit modalities within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
Working knowledge of the geography of and the knowledge and skills necessary to identify communities and areas of constituencies within the Service District.
Well-developed writing and oral presentation skills to conduct presentations for communities governmental bodies hearings senior Authority management etc.
Must possess a demonstrable working knowledge of the state legislative process.
Required to translate complex policies programs issues concepts etc. into clear concise understandable oral and written communications.
Knowledge and skills to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must possess a temperament suitable for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with Authority personnel community groups governmental bodies etc.
Required to translate complex policies programs issues concepts etc. into clear concise understandable oral and written communications.
Must possess a temperament suitable for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with Authority personnel community groups governmental bodies etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Usual office working conditions.
Required to travel extensively throughout the service area.
Required to work other than regularly scheduled days and hours including evenings weekends and holidays.
EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
Standard office equipment including printer fax and copier.
Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Office Power Point Excel.)
SALARY
$98688.99
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction serves as a liaison with elected officials and community organizations at the local state and federal levels representing communities in one of several designated Service Districts.
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