Infrastructure Deputy
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The Office of Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is seeking a thoughtful, hard-working, and compassionate team member for the position of Infrastructure Deputy. This position will work on the district’s infrastructure and transit priorities issues, from individual projects currently in process to policy issues and priorities under the supervision of the Community Development and Planning Director. This job is an opportunity to directly work on pressing and high profile infrastructure issues facing the City of Los Angeles with a specific focus on Council District 13.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly monitoring of active and proposed projects.
- Policy research and development.
- Monitoring and staffing City Council and community meetings.
- Preparing briefings for the Councilmember and senior staff.
- Regular outreach and interaction with key community and stakeholder groups.
- Response to general queries on project status in the district.
- Public representation of the Councilmember at hearings and community meetings.
- Project coordination and management of ongoing district infrastructure and capital projects.
The ideal candidate:
- Will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and writing ability, sound judgment, empathy, and a passion for meaningful, sustainable change in Los Angeles.
- Must be ready to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment, including occasional nights and weekends.
- Will have the ability to build trust between our office and the communities we serve; applicants should value transparency and accountability in a working environment.
- Should have several years work experience in infrastructure and transportation, and/or hold a post-secondary degree.
- Will have familiarity with the City of LA, especially with departments engaged in infrastructure and transportation work. Spanish fluency/second language skills are also useful.
The position is full-time, at-will and exempt from Civil Service. Salary range is $70,000-$86,000, commensurate with experience. The City of Los Angeles provides a full suite of benefits including health coverage, vision, dental, and pension.
As a public servant in a Councilmember’s office, you are an extension of the representative elected by the people of CD 13; therefore you will be held to the highest possible ethical standards both on and off the clock.
To apply, visit bit.ly/cd13-infrastructure to submit your application!
The City of Los Angeles values diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage any and all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their racial or ethnic background, sex, gender identity or any other protected background.