Management Analyst-Intergovernmental Affairs

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers Leads the city’s Intergovernmental Affairs program Works with the city’s contract lobbyists and the Arizona League of Cities and Towns to advance the city’s legislative goals Reviews and researches legislation affecting the city; recommends and implements advocacy strategies Drafts documents relevant to the city's legislative agenda to be used in lobbying efforts Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Arizona state legislators, federal, state and local agencies, and staff Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with local government entities, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders to support joint initiatives and programs Manages the annual state and federal lobbying trips, including developing materials and coordinating schedules with lobbyists Frequently interacts with city leadership, elected officials, and external public and private agencies Provides professional, executive, technical or administrative guidance to city leadership Participates in meetings with external agencies, elected officials, private industries, or citizen commissions and boards, and represents the city’s interests Acts as policy liaison between the City of Flagstaff and external agencies or organizations Manages a variety of organizational programs, including but not limited to boards and commissions, ensuring effective operations, stakeholder communication, and compliance Conducts a variety of complex, independent research projects to assist with executive, legislative, and administrative review Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external customers including confidential or sensitive subject matter or materials and must be approached methodically with care and discretion Safely operates a city vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties To review the full job description for this position, please click the following link: Management Analyst (Intergovernmental Affairs)

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Leads the city’s Intergovernmental Affairs program
• Works with the city’s contract lobbyists and the Arizona League of Cities and Towns to advance the city’s legislative goals
• Reviews and researches legislation affecting the city; recommends and implements advocacy strategies
• Drafts documents relevant to the city's legislative agenda to be used in lobbying efforts
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Arizona state legislators, federal, state and local agencies, and staff
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with local government entities, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders to support joint initiatives and programs
• Manages the annual state and federal lobbying trips, including developing materials and coordinating schedules with lobbyists
• Frequently interacts with city leadership, elected officials, and external public and private agencies
• Provides professional, executive, technical or administrative guidance to city leadership
• Participates in meetings with external agencies, elected officials, private industries, or citizen commissions and boards, and represents the city’s interests
• Acts as policy liaison between the City of Flagstaff and external agencies or organizations
• Manages a variety of organizational programs, including but not limited to boards and commissions, ensuring effective operations, stakeholder communication, and compliance
• Conducts a variety of complex, independent research projects to assist with executive, legislative, and administrative review
• Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external customers including confidential or sensitive subject matter or materials and must be approached methodically with care and discretion
• Safely operates a city vehicle in the performance of business-related activities and assigned duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field Three (3) years of experience working in legislative affairs, public policy sector, or a related field Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Master’s degree in Public Administration, or related field Knowledge of principles of public policy issues, political issues, the functioning of the Arizona State Legislature, and effective lobbying method OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience working in legislative affairs, public policy sector, or a related field
• Any combination of relevant education and relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of principles of public policy issues, political issues, the functioning of the Arizona State Legislature, and effective lobbying method
• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity

CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community. Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $61,651.20 - $92,497.60 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus: Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12% Deferred Compensation Options Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage Flexible & Health Savings Accounts 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer Tuition Assistance Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives Tobacco Cessation Program Employer Assistance Program Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes. The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment.

We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community.

Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $61,651.20 - $92,497.60 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%

• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
• Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage

• 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives

• Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life.

Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!

The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees. INSURANCE Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options. RETIREMENT Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may make pre– or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction. Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click here

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