Salary : $86,424.00 – $129,667.20 Annually
Location : City Hall: 530 E. Monroe Avenue Buckeye, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Number: 01176
Department: Marketing & Communications
Opening Date: 06/29/2023
Closing Date: 7/27/2023 6:00 PM Mountain
Position Scope
APPLICATION REVIEW, INTERVIEWS, AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
Under general supervision, this position serves as an integral member of the City Manager’s Office (CMO) reporting to CMO staff, while performing a wide variety of support duties including special projects, research studies, interdepartmental communication, and other specialized functions. Performs a variety of professional level duties involving the review, research and analysis of proposed state and federal legislation affecting the city.
The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field and possess three years of experience in municipal and/or legislative research and analysis. Previous legislative and/or municipal experience is preferred. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Primary duty is to assist with Intergovernmental Affairs
- Monitors the pending items list, and keeps the Executive Team and interested parties informed about projects and issues of importance to the city
- Provides the Executive Team and interested parties with accurate and timely information to support decision-making and policy direction
- Compiles briefing materials for the Mayor, the City Council and City Manager on current issues that impact the city
- Monitors the activity of regional/state agencies such as the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Maricopa Association of Governments, Valley Metro RPTA, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, Central Arizona Project, WESTMARC, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Luke Air Force Base, including Luke-West Valley Council, and other regional organizations. Provide reports on their activities and prepare briefing materials for elected officials and city staff
- Researches and analyzes proposed federal and state legislation for the Executive Team and interested parties
- Assists with Intergovernmental Programs in working with city staff, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, and government relations professionals to develop an annual state legislative agenda
- Assists with Intergovernmental Programs in working with city staff to develop an annual federal legislative agenda
- Assists in the legislative process by monitoring hearings and maintaining a legislative tracking system
- Helps develop talking points, presentations, fact sheets and various communication pieces for city management, City Council and external stakeholders
- Coordinates, implements, and monitors special projects within assigned area of responsibility; performs complex research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures; prepares and presents reports
- Assists in the coordination of interdepartmental and departmental activities with other city departments and divisions and with outside agencies
- Represents the department by attending meetings and committees; presents information to staff, departments, and management
- Plans and assists with budget for Intergovernmental Affairs
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public management or directly related field, and three years of experience in municipal and/or legislative research and analysis; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: Master’s degree
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- State and federal legislative processes, functions, and structure of committees
- Regional organizations and committees and their processes, functions, and structure
- Municipal government structure, programs, services, and role in regional organizations
- Federal and state programs and their relationship to municipal operations
- Elected officials, appointed officials and their staff
- Legislative issues and the city’s position on those issues
- State government protocol
- Principles and practices of public administration
- Department policies and procedures
- Research and analysis methods and elements of report presentation
- City policies and procedures
Skill in:
- Computer software programs including MS Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work
Additional Information
Additional Information
12 Month Objectives:
- Send and improve upon the weekly Intergovernmental Affairs update to Council
- Create a standard operating procedure for Intergovernmental Affairs for the city of Buckeye
- Maintain the Intergovernmental Affairs budget and assist with the yearly budget process
- Coordinate the National League of Cities trip to DC for members of Council
Employee Benefits & Wellness
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.
For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.