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Senior Policy Analyst - Department of Housing and Community Development - Richmond, VA

Senior Policy Analyst
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Richmond, VA

LOCATION:
DHCD
600 E MAIN ST. STE 300
RICHMOND, VA 23219

HIRING RANGE:
Negotiable to $65,000 Annually

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a team player with strong analytical skills to provide technical and logistical support to the Policy & Legislative Office and Commission on Local Government by collecting and analyzing data; drafting reports on local boundary changes and governmental transition issues as well as other types of inter-local issues; oversight of assessment of state and federal mandates on local governments; identification of mandates and preparation of an annual catalog; conducting a survey of and preparing an annual report on cash proffer utilization; preparing fiscal impact statements and legislative action summaries; attends regular and special Commission meetings; conducts presentations; provides technical assistance and support to local government and intergovernmental entities; and additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Working knowledge of Virginia state and local government structure and authority and intergovernmental relations; of local government, land use, economic development and fiscal issues; and of Virginia and federal regulatory and legislative processes. Demonstrated ability to draft comprehensive and accurate reports, summaries, briefing papers, position statements and memoranda; to research, analyze and interpret federal and state law and regulations and to monitor proposed changes; to identify issues, analyze problems, develop solutions and formulate and articulate findings and recommendations; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to present complex information; to collect, compile and accurately analyze data; to manage multiple assignments and organize and prioritize work; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, state and local officials and public interest groups. Skilled using a PC and a variety of software to input data and produce graphics and to create and manipulate electronic databases. Ability to use ESRI GIS software and Microsoft Access preferred. Familiarity with data sources and ability to locate and utilize appropriate resources. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in urban planning, public administration, law or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience. An Advanced degree is preferred. Experience working with local governments and/or local government issues desired. A criminal records check and a valid driver license are required.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE A STATE APPLICATION THROUGH THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov
BY MONDAY, March 14, 2016, at 11:59 P.M.

For additional information, please contact our Human Resource Office, at (804) 371-7000
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, Minorities, Veterans and people with disabilities, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumniare encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process

About this company

In order to apply for a DHCD position, applicants must apply online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. For further assistance, please contact our Human Resources office at (804) 371-7000 DHCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, AmericCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. Applicants must provide conviction information as a final step in the application process for any positions that are subject to statutory employment restrictions.