Government Affairs Manager- King County

About the Government Affairs Manager role:

We are hiring Government Affairs Manager positions to join our government affairs team for King County. Reporting to the Director of Government Affairs, these roles will serve as the day-to-day government affairs managers for their assigned geographies, focusing on governmental, legislative, and regulatory issues affecting housing. These positions are tasked with establishing and maintaining effective and deep relationships with diverse groups of Association members and external stakeholders, including county and city elected officials, jurisdictional staff, and other external partners.

Each position is assigned a specific geographic portfolio and responsible for continuous engagement with MBAKS members, identifying government affairs needs, and collaborating on positive solutions. The GA manager is also expected to take on additional duties within the Master Builders Government Affairs team as needed.

The ideal candidate has experience in government affairs and public policy, preferably in King and/or Snohomish Counties and cities. Candidates should be familiar with the Growth Management Act in Washington, the home building industry, and housing/zoning policies. Experience working on legislative policy proposals and effecting regulatory change is preferred.

Core Responsibilities (More about the role):

Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following

• Build and foster productive working relationships across a variety of constituencies, including the MBA’s Board of Directors, staff members, association members, partner organizations, government officials, the broader real estate community, and municipal government officials and staff.
• Lead and support MBAKS monthly builder council meeting. This includes managing the logistics, speakers, agenda, and reporting out on GA activities.
• Implement MBAKS housing agenda and establish themself as an authoritative figure on these issues.
• Maintain awareness of key priorities, proposed legislation, and regulatory issues in assigned jurisdictions that affect homebuilding, remodeling, and development industries.
• Participate in a collaborative and positive working environment with the government affairs team that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration.
• Establish and grow relationships that assist and coordinate with other organizations also working to build community in King & Snohomish County.
• Proactively work in fast-paced, organized work environment with ease and ability to maintain a productive self-driven workplan.
• Ability to analyze, gather stakeholder input and effectively respond to proposed, complex legislation.
• Lobbying compliance and reporting.

This description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and duties of this position. It is not all-inclusive. The responsibilities may change over time.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Characteristics:

• 5 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent government relations experience.
• Strong interest or experience in housing policy issues.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Competitive nature and independent starter with a strong work ethic.
• Strong relationship builder with high degree of integrity, responsiveness and reliability.
• Experience presenting complex information to executive level groups and facilitating conversation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills coupled with outstanding listening skills.
• Technical proficiency and expertise in using a wide range of communications applications, including Microsoft Office products, such as Word and Excel and willingness to learn and master Aptify and Smartsheet technology.
• Ability to attend morning/evening meetings.
• Reliable transportation and Washington State Driver’s License

Other Desired Qualifications:

· Experience in local government affairs/politics, in King and/or Snohomish County preferred.

· Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and variable workloads

· Proactive approach to problem solving with strong decision-making capability

· Analytical and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve success.

· Must be able to function with a high degree of autonomy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

· Fun. Yes, professional and fun.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a basic understanding of growth management in Washington, the home building industry, and/ or housing/zoning policies?
• Do you have experience presenting complex information to executive level groups and facilitating conversation?

Experience:

• Public speaking: 3 years (Required)
• Government Affairs: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000