Acts as official representative to City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves significant, sensitive, and controversial issues. Applicant InformationUnless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.