Salary : $99,652.80 – $149,510.40 Annually
Location : City Hall: 530 E. Monroe Avenue Buckeye, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Number: 01142
Department: Marketing & Communications
Opening Date: 06/15/2023
Closing Date: 7/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Scope
APPLICATION REVIEW, INTERVIEWS, AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
Under general direction, conducts intergovernmental liaison services with other government entities on behalf of the city.
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.
- Coordinates the development of the city’s legislative program by working with senior leadership and city departments to determine policy priorities and address areas of concern and/or opportunity. Presents it to the Mayor and City Council and City Manager for approval and direction.
- Acts as the city’s designated public lobbyist under Arizona law. Develops and proposes federal, state and local legislative agendas., Cultivates personal relationships with members of the city’s legislative delegation, serving as a source of information on city policies and issues, and serves as a liaison between legislators and city elected officials and staff.
- Monitors local, state and federal legislation, observing other cities’ actions, and conducting other research, especially through regional agencies.
- Performs lobbying activities for the city through one-on-one meetings with legislators and policy staff, providing testimony at hearings on bills, attending policy development and stakeholder meetings, making the case for the city’s legislative position, maintaining contact and influence with regional players, and representing the city’s views. Establishes relationships with key members of the Governor’s staff and state agencies.
- Research and reviews proposed state legislation to determine its effect on the city; shares proposed legislative information with city departments for review and input.
- Monitors the status of proposed legislation and prepares timely reports for the Mayor and Council, City Manager and city staff; recommends policy and administrative positions on proposed legislation.
- Prepares and reviews talking points for City Council and city staff to use in testimony before legislative committees.
- Acts as city liaison with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, the Maricopa Association of Governments, Valley Metro and with neighboring jurisdictions on intergovernmental matters.
- Serves as staff to the Mayor and Council on regional projects, committees and programs involving interaction with other governmental jurisdictions, and assists with representation as needed.
- Coordinates with the Mayor and Council, the City Manager, and senior staff to develop and maintain working relationships with other cities, the county, State of Arizona, regional governmental agencies, school districts, civic and community organizations.
- 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.
- Promotes public relations by participating and representing the city in regional agency meetings. Participates in relevant meetings. Works with the city’s Communications Department on strategic relations with the media on governmental issues and projects and serves as spokesperson for the mayor and city administration on selected intergovernmental issues and programs.
- Prepares Mayor, Council, and City Manager for regional meetings through briefings, reports and analysis of agenda items.
- Leads the city’s federal lobbying efforts and builds relationships with the city’s US Senate and House members and staff.
- Assists the city in securing federal and local grants.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, or related field, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience working with state legislators, political and local officials, coordinating and administrating intergovernmental programs and directing community relations and citizen involvement and participation projects.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Arizona Lobbyist Regulations Laws.
- Arizona state legislative process and State government protocols.
- Functions and structure of committees of federal and state programs and their relationship to municipal operations.
- Principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of practices of intergovernmental relations, and municipal finance/budgeting.
- Legislative issues and the city’s positions.
- Elected officials, appointed officials, and their staff. Knowledge of community organizations, their leaders, and available resources.
Ability to:
- Interpret federal, state, and city ordinances, rules and regulations, and make rational decisions in accordance with established policy.
- Understand how broad view issues relate to the city’s operations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Prepares and gives official testimony.
- Work with diverse groups and interests to develop consensus.
- Operate personal computer and related software, telephone, and motor vehicle.
Skill in:
- Working under pressure of deadlines and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with political officials, city officials, coworkers, citizens groups, other agencies and the general public.
- Public relations and customer service.
- Promptly following verbal and written instructions.
- Producing high quality written documents and summaries and making oral presentations.
Additional Information
Valid Arizona driver’s license is required. Ability to register as a public lobbyist under Arizona law within one year of appointment.
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.