This is responsible professional work in providing a range of lobbying services including performing research, establishing legislative contacts, and providing associated staff services for the City of Omaha. An employee in this class functions as the City's representative in establishing and maintaining key contacts in municipal, county, and state governments and in public and private organizations. Work involves the responsibility for representing the City at the Nebraska Legislature, performing research, compiling statistical data and reports, and providing the City Council and Mayor with information which may assist them in making policy decisions. During those periods when the Nebraska Legislature is not in Regular Session or any Special Session, the City Lobbyist will also receive City Council agenda, budget research, constituent complaint, or other assignments as described in the Council Staff Assistant class specification, as directed by the Assistant to the City Council unless supervision is revised by the Council President.
Work is reviewed through reports and observation of results obtained.
Consults with the City Council, Mayor and other City officials to determine a need to propose state legislation and follows through to secure support and passage of appropriate legislation. Evaluates City policy and budget issues of interest to the City Council, conducts research to clarify issues, identifies alternatives, develops recommendations, and prepares verbal and written reports as required. Represents the City of Omaha in speaking to civic clubs and groups. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification. Knowledge of public administration research and report presentation methods and techniques.