Intergovernmental Affairs Manager - County Administration

About the role

This position assists with the development and execution of Pima County’s annual Federal and State Legislative Agendas and represents Pima County as directed by the County Administrator at the local, regional, state, federal and tribal levels.

Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all stakeholders which may include but not limited to Pima Associate of Government’s, Regional Transportation Authority, other associations of governments, state agencies, the County Supervisors Associate, National Association of Counties, etc.
• Tracks, monitors, and evaluates Federal and State legislation that impacts Pima County while providing legislative support by researching and preparing background material.
• Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes, research and tracks, trends, philosophies, agendas and policies of other jurisdictions and organizations.
• Represents Pima County at regional, state, and federal meetings and functions.
• Develops talking points, presentations, reports, and briefings for the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, and assigned departments.
• Aids in developing and coordinating the County’s annual Federal and State Legislative Agenda.
• Drafts sound issue‑advocacy correspondence for elected and appointed officials.
• Supports the County’s government relations efforts by analyzing legislative proposals and existing policies, engaging with legislators and partner organizations, and providing timely updates and recommendations to management.
• Solves or assists with constituent requests in cooperation with County offices and departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Public or Business Administration, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five (5) years of experience in public policy and/or public sector administration in an administrator, financial, analytical or consulting role in a large multi-functional organization, to include two (2) years of public policy research experience at an executive level position.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Skills

Requires a high degree of independent judgment, extensive institutional knowledge and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$96,200 - $144,289 Annually

Schedule

N/A