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Director, Legislative Affairs
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Alexandria, Virginia
TITLE :                       Director, Legislative Affairs LOCATION :              Alexandria, Virginia FLSA :                        Exempt DIVISION :                Office of Legal Counsel     TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.   HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management and as needed to be consistently responsive to after-hours and time-sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices.   REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.   RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.   GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work to build and maintain trusted relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, and committees on the federal level and legislative offices and committees on the state level through consistent, strategic legislative outreach, advocacy, and information sharing relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.   The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : ·       Create and implement strategy to increase federal and state legislative outreach, including building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships; maintaining consistent communications with federal and state legislative offices tailored to specific NCMEC issues; and planning and implementing engagement initiatives to build awareness of and support for NCMEC’s child protection mission. ·       Support organizational strategy for increasing interactions, relationships, and communications with private corporate and non-profit entities and governmental offices on legislative and policy issues that impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work. ·       Manage the work of the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, concurrent deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives and manage organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning issues relating to NCMEC’s programs. ·       Facilitate introductions and plan trips for senior leaders, including the CEO, and NCMEC issue experts to interact with key stakeholders in Congress. ·       Manage proactive monitoring and reporting out on hearings and legislation with potential impact on NCMEC’s mission. ·       Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer, legislative team, and senior leadership on policy developments and substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators as part of formulating evolving organizational strategy and decision-making. ·       Collaborate with internal staff and external resources to stay up to date on relevant legal and policy developments relating to NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative and policy strategy and to help develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC. ·       Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions. ·       Implement and maintain consistent workflows and protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables on federal and state issues. ·       Oversee compilation of briefing documents and related communications relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions. ·       Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations at the federal and state levels. ·       Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : ·       Bachelor’s degree required. ·       Minimum of 6 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters, including advocacy, required. ·       Experience as a Congressional staffer required. ·       Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred. ·       Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols preferred. ·       Experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative and/or advocacy matters required. ·       Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues preferred. ·       Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Congress, federal government agencies, and/or state legislative offices required.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : ·       Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures. ·       Working knowledge, or interest in quickly developing working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative procedures. ·       Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission. ·       Commitment to participating in and furthering a collaborative work environment. ·       Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC. ·       Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively. ·       Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts. ·       Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables while maintaining open communication with Chief Legal Officer and senior management, as needed. ·       Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations. ·       Strong commitment and dedication to continually learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC and the legislative and policy trends impacting NCMEC’s mission. ·       Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software. ·       Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity. ·       Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information. ·       Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.  ·       Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
Feb 21, 2023
Full time
TITLE :                       Director, Legislative Affairs LOCATION :              Alexandria, Virginia FLSA :                        Exempt DIVISION :                Office of Legal Counsel     TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%.   HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management and as needed to be consistently responsive to after-hours and time-sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices.   REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Chief Legal Officer.   RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.   GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work to build and maintain trusted relationships with congressional offices, caucuses, and committees on the federal level and legislative offices and committees on the state level through consistent, strategic legislative outreach, advocacy, and information sharing relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services.   The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : ·       Create and implement strategy to increase federal and state legislative outreach, including building new relationships and strengthening existing relationships; maintaining consistent communications with federal and state legislative offices tailored to specific NCMEC issues; and planning and implementing engagement initiatives to build awareness of and support for NCMEC’s child protection mission. ·       Support organizational strategy for increasing interactions, relationships, and communications with private corporate and non-profit entities and governmental offices on legislative and policy issues that impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work. ·       Manage the work of the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, concurrent deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives and manage organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning issues relating to NCMEC’s programs. ·       Facilitate introductions and plan trips for senior leaders, including the CEO, and NCMEC issue experts to interact with key stakeholders in Congress. ·       Manage proactive monitoring and reporting out on hearings and legislation with potential impact on NCMEC’s mission. ·       Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer, legislative team, and senior leadership on policy developments and substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators as part of formulating evolving organizational strategy and decision-making. ·       Collaborate with internal staff and external resources to stay up to date on relevant legal and policy developments relating to NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative and policy strategy and to help develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC. ·       Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions. ·       Implement and maintain consistent workflows and protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables on federal and state issues. ·       Oversee compilation of briefing documents and related communications relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions. ·       Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations at the federal and state levels. ·       Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : ·       Bachelor’s degree required. ·       Minimum of 6 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters, including advocacy, required. ·       Experience as a Congressional staffer required. ·       Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred. ·       Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols preferred. ·       Experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative and/or advocacy matters required. ·       Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues preferred. ·       Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships with Congress, federal government agencies, and/or state legislative offices required.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : ·       Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures. ·       Working knowledge, or interest in quickly developing working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative procedures. ·       Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission. ·       Commitment to participating in and furthering a collaborative work environment. ·       Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC. ·       Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively. ·       Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts. ·       Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables while maintaining open communication with Chief Legal Officer and senior management, as needed. ·       Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations. ·       Strong commitment and dedication to continually learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC and the legislative and policy trends impacting NCMEC’s mission. ·       Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software. ·       Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity. ·       Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information. ·       Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.  ·       Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required.
Director, Legislative Affairs
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 333 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia FLSA : Exempt DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%. HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); As necessary, the ability to work flexible hours and to be responsive to after-hours and time sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices is required. REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment. GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work with the General Counsel to set strategy for, implement, and manage federal and state legislative outreach, advocacy, and lobbying, including the delivery of technical assistance, advocacy, and lobbying relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Partner with the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and NCMEC senior management to develop and create strategies to prioritize NCMEC’s legislative and advocacy agenda and activities relating to federal and state child protection legislation and related issues supporting NCMEC’s mission. Create and manage strategy for increasing the range of interaction, relationships, and communications with federal and state legislative offices; private corporate and non-profit entities; and internal NCMEC staff on legislative issues that may impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work. Manage and coordinate with the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, simultaneous deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives. Collaborate with General Counsel on policy developments, substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators, and strategic policy decisions arising at the federal or state levels in order to coordinate organizational strategy and decision-making. Collaborate with internal staff to stay up to date on developments regarding NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative affairs agenda and strategy and to develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC. Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions. Work closely with Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and internal staff to manage process for crafting organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning proposed policy and federal legislative issues relating to NCMEC programs. Manage and oversee implementation of consistent workflows and document protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables. Oversee drafting of written testimony, policy position papers, and briefing documents relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions. Liaise as requested with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors on discussion and action items that arise. Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required. Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations. Present at Hill briefings, conferences, and related events regarding policy, regulatory, and legislative issues concerning NCMEC programs of work. Other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred. Minimum of 10 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters required. Experience as a Congressional staffer required. Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred. Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols strongly preferred. Previous experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative matters required. Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues required. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships and open communication and collaboration with Congress and federal government agencies required. Experience working with non-profit organizations, or similarly situated entities, relating to developing and coordinating national and state policies on mission-related issues preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures. Working knowledge, and/or motivation and comfort gaining working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative process. Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission. Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC. Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively. Demonstrated skill and comfort analyzing technology processes and data to communicate and draft correspondence, briefing documents, and presentations for a variety of audiences. Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables. Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations. Ability and dedication to continued learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC. Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity. Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information. Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
Nov 15, 2022
Full time
TITLE : Director, Legislative Affairs LOCATION : Alexandria, Virginia FLSA : Exempt DIVISION : Office of Legal Counsel TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Minimal, less than 10%. HOURS and SCHEDULE : Generally, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); As necessary, the ability to work flexible hours and to be responsive to after-hours and time sensitive requests from NCMEC leadership and legislative offices is required. REPORTS TO : Position reports to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director, Legislative Affairs will manage the Legislative Affairs Manager, the State Policy Counsel, and the Policy Program Assistant. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT : Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment. GENERAL DESCRIPTION : This position will work with the General Counsel to set strategy for, implement, and manage federal and state legislative outreach, advocacy, and lobbying, including the delivery of technical assistance, advocacy, and lobbying relating to legislative and policy issues in support of NCMEC’s mission, programs, and services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Partner with the General Counsel, Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and NCMEC senior management to develop and create strategies to prioritize NCMEC’s legislative and advocacy agenda and activities relating to federal and state child protection legislation and related issues supporting NCMEC’s mission. Create and manage strategy for increasing the range of interaction, relationships, and communications with federal and state legislative offices; private corporate and non-profit entities; and internal NCMEC staff on legislative issues that may impact or relate to NCMEC’s core programs of work. Manage and coordinate with the Legislative Affairs Manager and State Policy Counsel on multiple, simultaneous deliverables, deadlines and projects relating to federal and state initiatives. Collaborate with General Counsel on policy developments, substantive requests from the Hill and state legislators, and strategic policy decisions arising at the federal or state levels in order to coordinate organizational strategy and decision-making. Collaborate with internal staff to stay up to date on developments regarding NCMEC’s operational programs in order to continually benchmark impact of NCMEC’s legislative affairs agenda and strategy and to develop ideas for new legislative initiatives supporting NCMEC. Represent the organization when interacting with the Hill, governmental agencies; federal officials and staffers; non-profit and corporate entities; internal working groups; and partner coalitions. Work closely with Legislative Affairs Manager, State Policy Counsel, and internal staff to manage process for crafting organizational responses to legislative and related third party requests for guidance and technical assistance concerning proposed policy and federal legislative issues relating to NCMEC programs. Manage and oversee implementation of consistent workflows and document protocols relating to legislative and policy trackers, communications, and deliverables. Oversee drafting of written testimony, policy position papers, and briefing documents relating to NCMEC’s federal and state legislative priorities and positions. Liaise as requested with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors on discussion and action items that arise. Ability to register as a federal lobbyist for NCMEC required. Oversee maintenance of NCMEC lobbying registrations. Present at Hill briefings, conferences, and related events regarding policy, regulatory, and legislative issues concerning NCMEC programs of work. Other duties and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred. Minimum of 10 years substantive experience relating to Congressional relations, federal and/or legislative affairs, and public policy matters required. Experience as a Congressional staffer required. Experience with and/or exposure to state legislative issues preferred. Experience working with federal appropriations and federal grant protocols strongly preferred. Previous experience working closely with non-profit organizations, for-profit corporations, or law firms lobbying on legislative matters required. Previous experience with and/or working knowledge relating to non-profit, child-related, constitutional, and/or technology-related issues required. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships and open communication and collaboration with Congress and federal government agencies required. Experience working with non-profit organizations, or similarly situated entities, relating to developing and coordinating national and state policies on mission-related issues preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Working knowledge and experience with protocols and processes relating to Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, especially relating to appropriations and federal grant procedures. Working knowledge, and/or motivation and comfort gaining working knowledge, with protocols and processes relating to state legislative process. Strong written and oral communication and advocacy skills in support of NCMEC’s mission. Ability to interact and communicate appropriately with a range of internal and external colleagues and entities holding the same or different policy positions on issues relevant to NCMEC. Ability to perform as high-level strategic thinker and act decisively. Demonstrated skill and comfort analyzing technology processes and data to communicate and draft correspondence, briefing documents, and presentations for a variety of audiences. Excellent judgment in setting priorities and interacting with internal and external contacts. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects and manage multiple staff through various workflows and prioritize multiple deliverables. Diligence and past success in pursuing positive outcomes in difficult situations. Ability and dedication to continued learning about evolving programs and operations of NCMEC. Demonstrated proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, and standard database software. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and in an individual capacity. Ability to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information. Passion for the issues affecting missing and exploited children.
Manager, Political Mobilization
washington, Dist. Columbia, 20002, United States
Position Summary The position is responsible for enhancing the advocacy efforts of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) by creating champions from targeted members of Congress through direct political engagement within their applicable districts. The position is also responsible for assisting and motivating member company facilities representatives to execute robust engagement in field-based political and grassroots activities. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Political Mobilization. Major Duties and Responsibilities Mobilizes political assets in targeted districts to engage in Congressional plant tours, district meetings, political fundraisers, etc., on a sustained basis. Assists in the creation, marketing and implementation of grassroots and social media strategy and components. Identifies potential tools to enhance overall online grassroots and social media efforts and investigates opportunities to expand online service to outside audience. Develops written communications (e.g. activity reports, Action Alerts, presentations, training materials, web content, etc.) to inform relevant internal and/or external audiences of priority issues as well as program actions and results. Maintains current grassroots database and produces information from system, as needed. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with relevant ACC staff, member company representatives, and various third-party consultants/vendors. Coordinates with appropriate State and Federal Affairs staff, including planning grassroots meetings, preparing appropriate leave-behind materials, and attending meetings/conferences, as needed. Serves as department liaison to other divisions of the organization. Identifies, compiles, and distributes relevant reports, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree. Three years relevant campaign, political experience or digital media experience. Familiarity with and interest in public policy process and grassroots strategies, tools, and tactics. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks and information/requests. Ability to adapt quickly to changing legislative and political environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with internet applications, including website management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to travel, as needed, within the United States. Preferred Federal or state candidate campaign or district office work experience. Corporate or trade association experience. Significant digital media engagement. Apply Here PI169777740
Mar 16, 2022
Full time
Position Summary The position is responsible for enhancing the advocacy efforts of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) by creating champions from targeted members of Congress through direct political engagement within their applicable districts. The position is also responsible for assisting and motivating member company facilities representatives to execute robust engagement in field-based political and grassroots activities. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Political Mobilization. Major Duties and Responsibilities Mobilizes political assets in targeted districts to engage in Congressional plant tours, district meetings, political fundraisers, etc., on a sustained basis. Assists in the creation, marketing and implementation of grassroots and social media strategy and components. Identifies potential tools to enhance overall online grassroots and social media efforts and investigates opportunities to expand online service to outside audience. Develops written communications (e.g. activity reports, Action Alerts, presentations, training materials, web content, etc.) to inform relevant internal and/or external audiences of priority issues as well as program actions and results. Maintains current grassroots database and produces information from system, as needed. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with relevant ACC staff, member company representatives, and various third-party consultants/vendors. Coordinates with appropriate State and Federal Affairs staff, including planning grassroots meetings, preparing appropriate leave-behind materials, and attending meetings/conferences, as needed. Serves as department liaison to other divisions of the organization. Identifies, compiles, and distributes relevant reports, as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements Required Bachelor’s degree. Three years relevant campaign, political experience or digital media experience. Familiarity with and interest in public policy process and grassroots strategies, tools, and tactics. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple issues, projects, tasks and information/requests. Ability to adapt quickly to changing legislative and political environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with internet applications, including website management. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to travel, as needed, within the United States. Preferred Federal or state candidate campaign or district office work experience. Corporate or trade association experience. Significant digital media engagement. Apply Here PI169777740
City of Maricopa
Intergovernmental Affairs Director
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.

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