Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Santa Rosa
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
Website
Phone
707-543-3078
The Position
The City is seeking an Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Officer to advocate, coordinate, and advance the City's legislative agenda and to serve as liaison with local and state governmental agencies and the City's state and congressional delegation in order to enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential services to the community it serves. This is a new position and a great opportunity to make an impact!
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Chief Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Officer, you'll be part of the City’s centralized Communications and Intergovernmental Relations team in support of all departments throughout the City. Your responsibilities will include coordination with the City's contracted lobbyists, the county and other public agencies, and the City's state and federal representatives offices; implementation of the work plan outlined in the City’s federal legislative platform and development and implementation of a new State platform; tracking of legislation and coordinating with various City departments to gather feedback and recommendations on bill positions or amendments; involvement in grants requiring support letters or advocacy from legislators; drafting letters, talking points, and correspondence to City Council and staff regarding legislative issues/updates; as well as tracking state and federal policy and budget news that has impact to the City; and serving as the City Council liaison in the Emergency Operations Center Public Information section during an emergency activation.
The Ideal Candidate and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have several years of professional analytical experience performing legislative or policy analysis work. They will also possess:
Exceptional skill and good judgment in the analysis of proposed/new legislation and policies relating to local government
Demonstrated skill in working through obstacles, and formulating creative recommendations and strategies with far-reaching impacts
A demonstrated track record of garnering immediate credibility and trust with local officials, legislators, colleagues, and the public
Genuine appreciation for diversity of ideas and sensitivity for cultural differences and customs
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive arguments before a variety of audiences
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and a large cross-section of stakeholders
A degree in political science, law/governmental affairs, public relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field
In addition to offering a great work team and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous benefits package, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave package, a choice of three health plans, flexible spending program, employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings plan, and top of the line, employer paid vision and dental coverage.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Identify, review, analyze, and oversee public policy and legislative matters, as well as proposed or pending legislation at the state, federal, and local levels; determine possible implications to City of Santa Rosa operations, policies, and procedures
Establish legislative priorities in coordination with the City Manager and City Council
Collaborate with department representatives on the development of the City’s legislative agenda and work with the departments to develop recommendations on the establishment of policies
Provide professional level support in the monitoring of legislative activities and initiatives; evaluate impact upon City operations, eligibility for grants, and/or need for compliance activities
Identify, analyze, and coordinate legislative proposals and grant or governmental funding opportunities
Coordinate and prepare recommendations and/or desired responses related to current and/or pending legislation and/or legislation proposals and amendments
Provide presentations to City Council on legislative items requiring Council action
In support of executive staff, act as a liaison with agencies, governmental jurisdictions, consultants, and private sector enterprises, as related to applicable public policy and legislative matters
Draft letters, fact sheets, talking points, and other relevant documents to explain and advocate the City’s positions on pending legislation
Draft executive summaries of legislation and policy for distribution to elected officials
Conduct research and collect information to develop new proposed legislation and policies that impact the City’s programs, services, and/or operations
In support of department programs and operations, recommend changes to existing legislation, or changes to proposed regulation
Obtain and analyze applicable data and information from City staff; local, state, and/or federal legislature; governmental agencies; and other interest groups
Provide information, both orally and in writing, to individuals and agencies requesting technical, historical, or explanatory information about City programs during the legislative process
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with local officials, legislators, City staff, and the public
Serve as a resource and provide staff support to the Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer and other staff for governmental affairs and legislative program matters
Assist with government advocacy and coordinate support from local, state and federal representatives to strengthen grant applications
Identify, review, and assist in the procurement of funding from federal or state funding sources through development of reports and other materials
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration; principles and practices of local, state, and federal legislative and administrative processes; operations, services, and activities of a municipality; methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentations; advanced principles of business letter writing and report preparation; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; applicable local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, regulations, legislation, and guidelines; office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance management.
Ability to: Analyze legislative issues and determine their effect on City operations and the local community; conduct extensive and detailed statistical analysis and research; identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs; analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and implement recommendations; make effective public presentations to a variety of audiences; research and prepare complete and comprehensive reports; communicate complex information and proposals in a concise, logical, and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences; direct, train, and evaluate staff; communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others contacted in the course of performing the work; operate applicable computer software related to the work.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience – Sufficient years of progressively responsible professional level experience performing legislative and public policy review and analysis, preferably in a local government or similar setting. Experience should include at least four years of experience performing professional-level work in the field of governmental relations, legislative affairs, and/or community relations.
Education - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field. An advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Substitution:
Additional professional analytical experience performing legislative or policy analysis work may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Additional Information
Selection Process:
Applications and responses to supplemental questions will be carefully reviewed. Top candidates based on this review will be invited to the next steps in the process, anticipated to include a panel interview.
TO APPLY GO TO ; https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/3168228/intergovernmental-relations-and-legislative-officer?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
or visti our page www.srcity.org/jobs
The City is seeking an Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Officer to advocate, coordinate, and advance the City's legislative agenda and to serve as liaison with local and state governmental agencies and the City's state and congressional delegation in order to enhance the City's ability to govern and provide essential services to the community it serves. This is a new position and a great opportunity to make an impact!
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Chief Communications & Intergovernmental Relations Officer, you'll be part of the City’s centralized Communications and Intergovernmental Relations team in support of all departments throughout the City. Your responsibilities will include coordination with the City's contracted lobbyists, the county and other public agencies, and the City's state and federal representatives offices; implementation of the work plan outlined in the City’s federal legislative platform and development and implementation of a new State platform; tracking of legislation and coordinating with various City departments to gather feedback and recommendations on bill positions or amendments; involvement in grants requiring support letters or advocacy from legislators; drafting letters, talking points, and correspondence to City Council and staff regarding legislative issues/updates; as well as tracking state and federal policy and budget news that has impact to the City; and serving as the City Council liaison in the Emergency Operations Center Public Information section during an emergency activation.
The Ideal Candidate and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have several years of professional analytical experience performing legislative or policy analysis work. They will also possess:
Exceptional skill and good judgment in the analysis of proposed/new legislation and policies relating to local government
Demonstrated skill in working through obstacles, and formulating creative recommendations and strategies with far-reaching impacts
A demonstrated track record of garnering immediate credibility and trust with local officials, legislators, colleagues, and the public
Genuine appreciation for diversity of ideas and sensitivity for cultural differences and customs
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive arguments before a variety of audiences
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and a large cross-section of stakeholders
A degree in political science, law/governmental affairs, public relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field
In addition to offering a great work team and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous benefits package, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave package, a choice of three health plans, flexible spending program, employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings plan, and top of the line, employer paid vision and dental coverage.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Identify, review, analyze, and oversee public policy and legislative matters, as well as proposed or pending legislation at the state, federal, and local levels; determine possible implications to City of Santa Rosa operations, policies, and procedures
Establish legislative priorities in coordination with the City Manager and City Council
Collaborate with department representatives on the development of the City’s legislative agenda and work with the departments to develop recommendations on the establishment of policies
Provide professional level support in the monitoring of legislative activities and initiatives; evaluate impact upon City operations, eligibility for grants, and/or need for compliance activities
Identify, analyze, and coordinate legislative proposals and grant or governmental funding opportunities
Coordinate and prepare recommendations and/or desired responses related to current and/or pending legislation and/or legislation proposals and amendments
Provide presentations to City Council on legislative items requiring Council action
In support of executive staff, act as a liaison with agencies, governmental jurisdictions, consultants, and private sector enterprises, as related to applicable public policy and legislative matters
Draft letters, fact sheets, talking points, and other relevant documents to explain and advocate the City’s positions on pending legislation
Draft executive summaries of legislation and policy for distribution to elected officials
Conduct research and collect information to develop new proposed legislation and policies that impact the City’s programs, services, and/or operations
In support of department programs and operations, recommend changes to existing legislation, or changes to proposed regulation
Obtain and analyze applicable data and information from City staff; local, state, and/or federal legislature; governmental agencies; and other interest groups
Provide information, both orally and in writing, to individuals and agencies requesting technical, historical, or explanatory information about City programs during the legislative process
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with local officials, legislators, City staff, and the public
Serve as a resource and provide staff support to the Chief Communications and Intergovernmental Relations Officer and other staff for governmental affairs and legislative program matters
Assist with government advocacy and coordinate support from local, state and federal representatives to strengthen grant applications
Identify, review, and assist in the procurement of funding from federal or state funding sources through development of reports and other materials
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration; principles and practices of local, state, and federal legislative and administrative processes; operations, services, and activities of a municipality; methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentations; advanced principles of business letter writing and report preparation; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; applicable local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, regulations, legislation, and guidelines; office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles and practices of effective supervision, training, and performance management.
Ability to: Analyze legislative issues and determine their effect on City operations and the local community; conduct extensive and detailed statistical analysis and research; identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs; analyze complex problems, develop solutions, and implement recommendations; make effective public presentations to a variety of audiences; research and prepare complete and comprehensive reports; communicate complex information and proposals in a concise, logical, and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences; direct, train, and evaluate staff; communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others contacted in the course of performing the work; operate applicable computer software related to the work.
Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience – Sufficient years of progressively responsible professional level experience performing legislative and public policy review and analysis, preferably in a local government or similar setting. Experience should include at least four years of experience performing professional-level work in the field of governmental relations, legislative affairs, and/or community relations.
Education - Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in public relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field. An advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Substitution:
Additional professional analytical experience performing legislative or policy analysis work may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Additional Information
Selection Process:
Applications and responses to supplemental questions will be carefully reviewed. Top candidates based on this review will be invited to the next steps in the process, anticipated to include a panel interview.
TO APPLY GO TO ; https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/3168228/intergovernmental-relations-and-legislative-officer?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
or visti our page www.srcity.org/jobs