Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving public transportation and providing excellent customer service;
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including membership in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS);
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Relations/Affairs, Communications, Public Administration or a related field 
• Five (5) years of experience working in a political or legislative environment, including responsibility for public policy, communications or serving as a policy or community outreach advisor in transportation planning, policy analysis, intergovernmental relations, or related field
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Evening and weekend assignments on occasion
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties listed may be considered

Background Investigation: 
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check including personal credit check

Licenses:
Valid Arizona Driver's License and safe driving record

• Primary duty is to assist the Chief Policy and Government Relations Officer on intergovernmental issues of importance, including providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making, policy guidance and funding direction. 
• Acts as a liaison with member cities including regional bodies and stakeholders (Maricopa Association of Governments, Chambers of Commerce, League of Cities and Towns) on intergovernmental matters.
• Monitors local, state and federal legislation, observing member agencies actions, and participates in transportation and/or transit committee meetings, as assigned, including providing recommendations on various issues and coordinating matters with appropriate Agency and member city staff. 
• Assist in the development of the annual legislative agenda, including supporting materials. 
• Tracks federal and state legislation, program and regulatory proposals ad serves as a liaison with internal departments and member city staff.
• Researches and develops fact sheets, talking points, presentations and necessary communication to advocate and educate member agencies and staff on issues.
• Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with local governmental agency officials and their staffs, private sector partners, community stakeholders and representatives from relevant project-related groups and interested parties.
• Proactively identifies and advises on issues and proposals that may impact Agency policies, projects, programs, funding or other emerging, long-range issue areas.
• Assists in resolving sensitive and controversial issues; coordinates and implements strategies on assigned policy matters, projects and priority initiatives.
• Performs analytical work in researching administrative systems, policies and practices; and researches and provides background information and materials for meetings, reports, speeches or correspondence. Presents information verbally and in writing. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Transit operations, grant funding and capital project construction. 
• Pertinent local laws, codes, and regulations. 
• Local and regional policy issues affecting the Agency. 
• Relationships between public agencies and local communities.
• Principles and practices for project management, policy development, government relations, community outreach and public administration. 
• Research and analysis on specific policy and technical issues related to transportation policy and project development. 
• Managing a complex set of projects and issues. 
• Key ethics, public disclosure and election rules and laws. 
• Intricate knowledge of various political and community information processes. 
• Effective verbal and written communications skills and principles.

• Understand the Agency's political environment and sensitivities.
• Maintain confidentiality, good judgment and communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Interpret federal, state, and city ordinances, rules and regulations, and make rational decisions in accordance with established policy.
• Manage public outreach at multiple levels in a complex working environment, where Agency information, systems and policies are developing or emerging in real time.
• Take initiative in the absence of clear direction, and ability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to rapidly changing political environments.
• Develop and deliver public presentations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with policymakers and staff. 
• Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with business and opinion leaders, stakeholders, outside agencies, community organizations and other public agencies.
• Apply policy analysis and government relations techniques with specialized knowledge of the transit industry.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Respond to inquiries through effective and timely verbal and written communication.

Salary : $85,793 - $128,689