Manager, Governmental Affairs
Oakland, CA
Salary: $15,751 - $19,506/month, 37.5-hr work week
Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.
When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is in the top 10 busiest container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port's real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas.
The Port is currently recruiting for the position of Manager, Governmental Affairs . The Manager, Governmental Affairs manages and administers the governmental affairs programs of the Port of Oakland in accordance with the strategic plan of the Port as articulated by the Executive Director, approved by the Board of Port Commissioners, and implemented by the Chief Public Engagement Office.
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops, implements, and monitors the Port's governmental affairs policies, programs, and procedures; recommends to the Chief Public Engagement Officer and the Board of Port Commissioners proposed ordinances, resolutions, and legislation.
Develops and directs the processes for gathering and accessing legislative information; oversees the development of legislation of and/or amendments to legislation of concern to the Port; serves as liaison to legislators.
Coordinates governmental affairs initiatives with media relations and community relations strategies to promote the Port of Oakland; assists in the preparation of publications, statements, press releases, and other promotional materials; ensures that Port achievements are disseminated; fosters goodwill.
Represents the Port to a variety of constituencies, including community-based organizations, professional associations, and elected and appointed officials; maintains effective communications with Port constituents.
Recommends annual and long-term plans, programs, and budgets to the Chief Public Engagement Officer; manages the planning, formulation, and maintenance of expenditure control for Governmental Affairs; manages the performance of Governmental Affairs by reviewing actual versus planned performance.
Reviews and analyzes legislation affecting the Port and transmits information to Port lobbyists, elected and appointed officials, and staff.
Represents the Port's position on legislation to special interest groups, local, state, and federal agencies, and legislative representatives; proposes, initiates, and drafts legislation to address Port concerns and operational and business needs.
Researches funding and reimbursement sources for Port projects and develops proposals to secure such funding and reimbursements.
Develops and maintains ongoing effective contact with government officials in both Sacramento and Washington, DC, as well as with officials in the City of Oakland and Alameda County.
Establishes and maintains regular contact with special interest groups related to Port operational and business needs, including community groups, environmental groups, school districts, corporate executives, and industry representatives.
Maintains information on the Port's position on legislation and generates status reports to track legislation; develops and manages the process for providing legislative information to appropriate Port division directors and department managers.
Supervises support staff, including writing formal performance evaluations.
Performs other management functions which may be delegated by the Chief Public Engagement Officer
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in political science, mass communications, public administration, business administration, law or related field.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in governmental relations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses: Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of and for the duration of appointment.
Additional Requirements: Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations or as required for uninterrupted operations. Must be willing to work overtime and evenings. Must be willing to travel to regional offices and to Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
This classification requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position. This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Port of Oakland.
The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
To apply for this exceptional opportunity or obtain more details, please visit us at https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/ . Application deadline is December 29, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dec 13, 2023
Full time
Manager, Governmental Affairs
Oakland, CA
Salary: $15,751 - $19,506/month, 37.5-hr work week
Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.
When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is in the top 10 busiest container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port's real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas.
The Port is currently recruiting for the position of Manager, Governmental Affairs . The Manager, Governmental Affairs manages and administers the governmental affairs programs of the Port of Oakland in accordance with the strategic plan of the Port as articulated by the Executive Director, approved by the Board of Port Commissioners, and implemented by the Chief Public Engagement Office.
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops, implements, and monitors the Port's governmental affairs policies, programs, and procedures; recommends to the Chief Public Engagement Officer and the Board of Port Commissioners proposed ordinances, resolutions, and legislation.
Develops and directs the processes for gathering and accessing legislative information; oversees the development of legislation of and/or amendments to legislation of concern to the Port; serves as liaison to legislators.
Coordinates governmental affairs initiatives with media relations and community relations strategies to promote the Port of Oakland; assists in the preparation of publications, statements, press releases, and other promotional materials; ensures that Port achievements are disseminated; fosters goodwill.
Represents the Port to a variety of constituencies, including community-based organizations, professional associations, and elected and appointed officials; maintains effective communications with Port constituents.
Recommends annual and long-term plans, programs, and budgets to the Chief Public Engagement Officer; manages the planning, formulation, and maintenance of expenditure control for Governmental Affairs; manages the performance of Governmental Affairs by reviewing actual versus planned performance.
Reviews and analyzes legislation affecting the Port and transmits information to Port lobbyists, elected and appointed officials, and staff.
Represents the Port's position on legislation to special interest groups, local, state, and federal agencies, and legislative representatives; proposes, initiates, and drafts legislation to address Port concerns and operational and business needs.
Researches funding and reimbursement sources for Port projects and develops proposals to secure such funding and reimbursements.
Develops and maintains ongoing effective contact with government officials in both Sacramento and Washington, DC, as well as with officials in the City of Oakland and Alameda County.
Establishes and maintains regular contact with special interest groups related to Port operational and business needs, including community groups, environmental groups, school districts, corporate executives, and industry representatives.
Maintains information on the Port's position on legislation and generates status reports to track legislation; develops and manages the process for providing legislative information to appropriate Port division directors and department managers.
Supervises support staff, including writing formal performance evaluations.
Performs other management functions which may be delegated by the Chief Public Engagement Officer
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in political science, mass communications, public administration, business administration, law or related field.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in governmental relations.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Licenses: Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of and for the duration of appointment.
Additional Requirements: Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations or as required for uninterrupted operations. Must be willing to work overtime and evenings. Must be willing to travel to regional offices and to Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
This classification requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position. This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Port of Oakland.
The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
To apply for this exceptional opportunity or obtain more details, please visit us at https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/ . Application deadline is December 29, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Remote: candidates located in/near the Washington DC area will be considered
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Federal Affairs Manager works with the Director of Government Relations, Political Affairs, and Health & Payment Policy to (1) determine strategic and operational objectives across the federal advocacy and policy landscape and (2) manage the execution of those objectives.
In executing key responsibilities, the Federal Affairs Manager will develop and manage the budgetary centers related to federal policy tracking and advocacy and manage efforts to (1) analyze and influence policy proposals, (2) engage with policymakers and their staff through direct lobbying, (3) execute grassroots advocacy, (4) identify and enact needed process refinement in those areas; (5) identify and work with stakeholder groups that share ASPS policy goals; (6) communicate opportunities to the Director for any areas where strategic programmatic development may be initiated to further support ASPS’s political and governmental advocacy; (7) manage production of reports and resources that serve to educate federal policymakers and thought leaders, ASPS physician members, and ASPS staff on key issues; and (8) supporting the ASPS Advocacy Summit ASPS political action committee, PlastyPAC.
LEAD FEDERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS
Create processes for the regular identification of political and legislative trends affecting ASPS priorities
Identify and recommend potential areas for strategic development to address emerging and ongoing high-priority federal issues
Develop positive relationships and useful lines of communication with key government staff
Manage processes supporting ASPS coordination with federal advocacy partners
Lead ASPS’s congressional direct and grassroots advocacy initiatives
Develop relationships and work directly with congressional offices to advance ASPS’s priorities
Manage the work of Advocacy and Government Affairs staff executing direct engagement and grassroots advocacy initiatives at the federal level
Execute, manage and refine protocol for the deployment of ASPS advocacy resources, such as ASPS comment letters, grassroots action alerts, grassroots letter sign-on campaigns, contracted lobbyist time, and ASPS member time
Ensure departmental adherence to the protocol
Respond to federal regulatory developments impacting plastic surgery through advocacy contacts with federal agencies, Congress, and likeminded medical societies and coalitions.
Serve as a subject matter expert for members with questions on the use of quality deliverables and Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting.
Interpret federal regulations related to quality and performance measurement
Monitor work of quality related organizations, including but not limited to NQF, CMS, SQA, CMSS, etc, and engage in their work as relevant and support the Director in responses to.
With the Director, serve as ASPS’s primary federal lobbyists
Engage with key stakeholders in the Washington, DC political and medical communities to enhance ASPS’s role in related activities
Engage in direct lobbying of members of Congress on priority issues through formal meetings and event-based encounters
SUPPORT AND REPRESENT THE ASPS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Serve as the Washington presence for the PAC and support the Board of Governors as needed:
Work with the Political Affairs Manager to identify strategically significant meet-and-greets to attend and conduct PlastyPAC check disbursement meetings
Support the Director and Political Affairs Manager in assessing federal congressional candidates for potential PlastyPAC support.
Provide counsel to the PlastyPAC Board of Governors in the course of their consideration of potential check disbursements
Help prepare ASPS political candidate assessment materials
In balance with the State Affairs Manager, prepare and disseminate committee minute
STAFF THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
In balance with the State Affairs Manager, serve as staff liaison of the ASPS Legislative Advocacy Committee
Plan, organize, and execute committee meetings
Manage and support committee-led projects and initiatives
MANAGE BUDGETS FOR FEDERAL COST CENTERS
Lead the budget planning and management process for the Federal Advocacy and Federal Policy Tracking ASPS cost centers
Analyze and report on areas where programming is reduced, expanded, eliminated or created
Develop an operational plan for activities in each cost center, and translate that plan to a budget
Work across ASPS departments and divisions to ensure that stakeholders impacted by the plan are aware of and able to meet the demands created for them
Conduct ongoing financial management
Monitor spending and accounting on a monthly basis to ensure that all expeses are correctly classified and described
Track expenses-to-budget and adjust operational plans to overcome budget deficits and capitalize on unanticipated savings through new programming or offsetting expected shortfalls.
CONTRIBUTE TO ASPS COMMUNICATIONS
Help develop story ideas related to federal activities for ASPS’s advocacy publications and contributions. As needed, prepare background materials for use by a freelance writer in writing long-form articles.
Lead weekly development of federal activity-related submissions for ASPS Focus
Develop social media content to advertise ASPS’s federal activity and advance ASPS advocacy initiatives.
Write weekly Activity Updates to ASPS leadership and monthly Activity Updates to the Legislative Advocacy Committee on key federal developments
Develop summary reports of ASPS advocacy work to be shared with ASPS physician leadership
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor Degree in political science, health administration, or related field preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
Understanding of advocacy and legislative process. At least five years previous experience in government relations and federal legislative/regulatory issues.
Experience in health/medical association management and knowledge of health care delivery and third party reimbursement helpful.
Excellent oral/written communication, research, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Ability to simultaneously coordinate a variety of projects and work within activity program deadlines.
Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Oracle, PowerPoint, and Internet technology. Previous PAC software experience a plus.
*ASPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
Aug 04, 2023
Full time
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Federal Affairs Manager works with the Director of Government Relations, Political Affairs, and Health & Payment Policy to (1) determine strategic and operational objectives across the federal advocacy and policy landscape and (2) manage the execution of those objectives.
In executing key responsibilities, the Federal Affairs Manager will develop and manage the budgetary centers related to federal policy tracking and advocacy and manage efforts to (1) analyze and influence policy proposals, (2) engage with policymakers and their staff through direct lobbying, (3) execute grassroots advocacy, (4) identify and enact needed process refinement in those areas; (5) identify and work with stakeholder groups that share ASPS policy goals; (6) communicate opportunities to the Director for any areas where strategic programmatic development may be initiated to further support ASPS’s political and governmental advocacy; (7) manage production of reports and resources that serve to educate federal policymakers and thought leaders, ASPS physician members, and ASPS staff on key issues; and (8) supporting the ASPS Advocacy Summit ASPS political action committee, PlastyPAC.
LEAD FEDERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS
Create processes for the regular identification of political and legislative trends affecting ASPS priorities
Identify and recommend potential areas for strategic development to address emerging and ongoing high-priority federal issues
Develop positive relationships and useful lines of communication with key government staff
Manage processes supporting ASPS coordination with federal advocacy partners
Lead ASPS’s congressional direct and grassroots advocacy initiatives
Develop relationships and work directly with congressional offices to advance ASPS’s priorities
Manage the work of Advocacy and Government Affairs staff executing direct engagement and grassroots advocacy initiatives at the federal level
Execute, manage and refine protocol for the deployment of ASPS advocacy resources, such as ASPS comment letters, grassroots action alerts, grassroots letter sign-on campaigns, contracted lobbyist time, and ASPS member time
Ensure departmental adherence to the protocol
Respond to federal regulatory developments impacting plastic surgery through advocacy contacts with federal agencies, Congress, and likeminded medical societies and coalitions.
Serve as a subject matter expert for members with questions on the use of quality deliverables and Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) reporting.
Interpret federal regulations related to quality and performance measurement
Monitor work of quality related organizations, including but not limited to NQF, CMS, SQA, CMSS, etc, and engage in their work as relevant and support the Director in responses to.
With the Director, serve as ASPS’s primary federal lobbyists
Engage with key stakeholders in the Washington, DC political and medical communities to enhance ASPS’s role in related activities
Engage in direct lobbying of members of Congress on priority issues through formal meetings and event-based encounters
SUPPORT AND REPRESENT THE ASPS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Serve as the Washington presence for the PAC and support the Board of Governors as needed:
Work with the Political Affairs Manager to identify strategically significant meet-and-greets to attend and conduct PlastyPAC check disbursement meetings
Support the Director and Political Affairs Manager in assessing federal congressional candidates for potential PlastyPAC support.
Provide counsel to the PlastyPAC Board of Governors in the course of their consideration of potential check disbursements
Help prepare ASPS political candidate assessment materials
In balance with the State Affairs Manager, prepare and disseminate committee minute
STAFF THE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
In balance with the State Affairs Manager, serve as staff liaison of the ASPS Legislative Advocacy Committee
Plan, organize, and execute committee meetings
Manage and support committee-led projects and initiatives
MANAGE BUDGETS FOR FEDERAL COST CENTERS
Lead the budget planning and management process for the Federal Advocacy and Federal Policy Tracking ASPS cost centers
Analyze and report on areas where programming is reduced, expanded, eliminated or created
Develop an operational plan for activities in each cost center, and translate that plan to a budget
Work across ASPS departments and divisions to ensure that stakeholders impacted by the plan are aware of and able to meet the demands created for them
Conduct ongoing financial management
Monitor spending and accounting on a monthly basis to ensure that all expeses are correctly classified and described
Track expenses-to-budget and adjust operational plans to overcome budget deficits and capitalize on unanticipated savings through new programming or offsetting expected shortfalls.
CONTRIBUTE TO ASPS COMMUNICATIONS
Help develop story ideas related to federal activities for ASPS’s advocacy publications and contributions. As needed, prepare background materials for use by a freelance writer in writing long-form articles.
Lead weekly development of federal activity-related submissions for ASPS Focus
Develop social media content to advertise ASPS’s federal activity and advance ASPS advocacy initiatives.
Write weekly Activity Updates to ASPS leadership and monthly Activity Updates to the Legislative Advocacy Committee on key federal developments
Develop summary reports of ASPS advocacy work to be shared with ASPS physician leadership
Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor Degree in political science, health administration, or related field preferred. Advanced degree a plus.
Understanding of advocacy and legislative process. At least five years previous experience in government relations and federal legislative/regulatory issues.
Experience in health/medical association management and knowledge of health care delivery and third party reimbursement helpful.
Excellent oral/written communication, research, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Ability to simultaneously coordinate a variety of projects and work within activity program deadlines.
Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Oracle, PowerPoint, and Internet technology. Previous PAC software experience a plus.
*ASPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
City of Maricopa
39700 West Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, Arizona 85138
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general administrative direction, performs high-level work of considerable complexity and sensitivity reviewing legislation at the local, state, and federal levels and recommends actions to further the Mayor and City Council policy interest; serves as the primary liaison between the Mayor and City Council, City and the elected and appointed officials of other governmental agencies. Receives general administrative direction from the Mayor, City Council and as appropriate, from the City Manager.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Director is a classified position that reports to the Mayor and City Council and keeps the City Manager informed of issues impacting the City. This position retains all of the rights of a City Employee. Discipline and termination remain under the purview of the City Manager, with input from the City Council.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Director coordinates the City’s dealing with federal, state, and other local governments, seeking to foster constructive partnerships between the Mayor, City Council, City and these entities. The incumbent keeps the Mayor, City Council and City Manager informed on intergovernmental issues and assists in representing the City’s interest in these matters including monitoring and/or advocating for various pieces of legislation and grant funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Maintains awareness of legislative activities affecting City operations and provide timely updates and assessment of federal, state, and local programs/initiatives; anticipate legislative issues and identifies opportunities to develop and influence policy to best meet the needs of the Mayor, City Council and City.
Participates in and often leads the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for citywide legislative initiatives and policy actions; interprets complex and technical legislative reports and educates City on legislation that impacts the City.
Coordinates the formulation and advocacy of legislative and state/federal funding; conducts analysis, develops and recommends policy positions on government affairs and legislative issues to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager.
Coordinates the City’s external relationships with other regional governmental agencies and legislative bodies with common interests, and develops and leads regional strategies on legislative and regional issues.
Coordinates legislative efforts with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and other affected parties such as Maricopa Association of Governments, Central Arizona Association of Governments, Rural Transportation Advisory Council, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Arizona Department of Transportation and monthly State Transportation Board meetings, etc.; and seeks to influence decision-makers to support City initiated views.
Conducts special projects, studies, surveys and collects information on difficult intergovernmental and administrative problems, analyzes findings, and prepares reports of practical solutions.
Represents the Mayor and City Council in meetings, special commissions, and boards as assigned, and with legislators, elected and appointed officials, and other political jurisdictions.
Develop itineraries and briefing documents for the Mayor and City Council in advance of federal and state legislative meetings and related travel.
Coordinates meetings with federal and state elected or appointed officials and or council retained lobbyists and works with their staff to effectively plan and execute visits, events, and tours.
Performs lobbyist activities and represents the City’s interest with local, county, state and federal issues; coordinates activities with their respective staff. Performs lobbyist activities for the City by making appearances at hearings and meetings in Arizona, Washington D.C. and other required city-related locations, persuading policymakers to accept the City’s legislative position, maintaining contact and influence with regional players, and representing the City’s initiated views.
Participates in special projects and activities by acting as a political advisor, and with permission serves as spokesperson for the Mayor and City Council on selected intergovernmental issues and programs wherein the Council is not present, but is using the Intergovernmental Affairs Director as their representative.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in public administration, political science or related field, and five (5) years of experience working with state legislators, political and local officials, including experience in coordinating and administering special projects and intergovernmental programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience and a Master's Degree is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for Preferred Qualifications at the discretion of the hiring authority.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
State legislative process
Functions and structure of committees
Federal and state programs and their relationship to municipal operations
State government protocol
Arizona Lobbyist regulations
Principles and practices of public administration
Municipal finance and budgeting
Administrative project development, scheduling, and monitoring
Ability to:
Interpret federal, state and city ordinances, rules and regulations, and make rational decisions in accordance with established policy;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with political officials, city officials, co-workers, other professionals, citizen's groups, and the general public.
Maintain a registered lobbyist certification;
Analyze, interpret and report research findings and recommendations;
Present information concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing;
Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts, with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to be self-motivated and highly communicative. Hours are somewhat flexible depending on the season of the year, with extensive hourly commitments while the Arizona Legislature is in session up to and sometimes beyond Sine Die. Other times a mixture of working in the office or an at-home office will be acceptable depending on permission from the governing authority.
Feb 10, 2022
Full time
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general administrative direction, performs high-level work of considerable complexity and sensitivity reviewing legislation at the local, state, and federal levels and recommends actions to further the Mayor and City Council policy interest; serves as the primary liaison between the Mayor and City Council, City and the elected and appointed officials of other governmental agencies. Receives general administrative direction from the Mayor, City Council and as appropriate, from the City Manager.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Director is a classified position that reports to the Mayor and City Council and keeps the City Manager informed of issues impacting the City. This position retains all of the rights of a City Employee. Discipline and termination remain under the purview of the City Manager, with input from the City Council.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Director coordinates the City’s dealing with federal, state, and other local governments, seeking to foster constructive partnerships between the Mayor, City Council, City and these entities. The incumbent keeps the Mayor, City Council and City Manager informed on intergovernmental issues and assists in representing the City’s interest in these matters including monitoring and/or advocating for various pieces of legislation and grant funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Maintains awareness of legislative activities affecting City operations and provide timely updates and assessment of federal, state, and local programs/initiatives; anticipate legislative issues and identifies opportunities to develop and influence policy to best meet the needs of the Mayor, City Council and City.
Participates in and often leads the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for citywide legislative initiatives and policy actions; interprets complex and technical legislative reports and educates City on legislation that impacts the City.
Coordinates the formulation and advocacy of legislative and state/federal funding; conducts analysis, develops and recommends policy positions on government affairs and legislative issues to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager.
Coordinates the City’s external relationships with other regional governmental agencies and legislative bodies with common interests, and develops and leads regional strategies on legislative and regional issues.
Coordinates legislative efforts with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and other affected parties such as Maricopa Association of Governments, Central Arizona Association of Governments, Rural Transportation Advisory Council, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Arizona Department of Transportation and monthly State Transportation Board meetings, etc.; and seeks to influence decision-makers to support City initiated views.
Conducts special projects, studies, surveys and collects information on difficult intergovernmental and administrative problems, analyzes findings, and prepares reports of practical solutions.
Represents the Mayor and City Council in meetings, special commissions, and boards as assigned, and with legislators, elected and appointed officials, and other political jurisdictions.
Develop itineraries and briefing documents for the Mayor and City Council in advance of federal and state legislative meetings and related travel.
Coordinates meetings with federal and state elected or appointed officials and or council retained lobbyists and works with their staff to effectively plan and execute visits, events, and tours.
Performs lobbyist activities and represents the City’s interest with local, county, state and federal issues; coordinates activities with their respective staff. Performs lobbyist activities for the City by making appearances at hearings and meetings in Arizona, Washington D.C. and other required city-related locations, persuading policymakers to accept the City’s legislative position, maintaining contact and influence with regional players, and representing the City’s initiated views.
Participates in special projects and activities by acting as a political advisor, and with permission serves as spokesperson for the Mayor and City Council on selected intergovernmental issues and programs wherein the Council is not present, but is using the Intergovernmental Affairs Director as their representative.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in public administration, political science or related field, and five (5) years of experience working with state legislators, political and local officials, including experience in coordinating and administering special projects and intergovernmental programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience and a Master's Degree is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for Preferred Qualifications at the discretion of the hiring authority.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
State legislative process
Functions and structure of committees
Federal and state programs and their relationship to municipal operations
State government protocol
Arizona Lobbyist regulations
Principles and practices of public administration
Municipal finance and budgeting
Administrative project development, scheduling, and monitoring
Ability to:
Interpret federal, state and city ordinances, rules and regulations, and make rational decisions in accordance with established policy;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with political officials, city officials, co-workers, other professionals, citizen's groups, and the general public.
Maintain a registered lobbyist certification;
Analyze, interpret and report research findings and recommendations;
Present information concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing;
Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts, with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to be self-motivated and highly communicative. Hours are somewhat flexible depending on the season of the year, with extensive hourly commitments while the Arizona Legislature is in session up to and sometimes beyond Sine Die. Other times a mixture of working in the office or an at-home office will be acceptable depending on permission from the governing authority.