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Overview
The Chief Governmental Affairs Officer plans, directs, develops and implements the City’s federal, state, and regional legislative policies and activities by strategizing with City Manager and key leaders of outside agencies such as federal and state legislators and the Governor’s Office. Salary:
$145,163.65 - $215,496.06 Annually Location:
Goodyear, AZ Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
FY2600572 Division:
CM-City Manager's Office Department:
City Manager Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/2/2025 5:00 PM Arizona FLSA:
Exempt Essential Functions
Develops and guides the City’s state and federal legislative programs by seeking operational information and needs from staff and elected officials, developing state and federal legislative agendas, soliciting and directing any needed contracted lobbyists, analyzing potential federal and state legislation and communicating its impact to Council and City staff, developing testimony, tracking progress of pending legislation, and coordinating lobbying efforts with the AZ League of Cities. Represents the City’s interest in meetings and communications with regional, state, and federal officials; and develops presentations, briefings, and policy memos to Council with recommendations for action. Forges strong working relationships and negotiates fiduciary responsibilities affecting city budgets, infrastructure funding and planning between the City and Legislators, other cities elected officials and staff, Governor’s office, federal congressman, senators and staff, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), ADOT, WESTMARC, Luke AFB Personnel, Valley Metro, and other outside agencies. Acts as governmental and legislative consultant to Mayor/Council, City’s Executive Team, and Directors regarding strategies for issues management related to the legislative matters. Recommends policy positions to Mayor, Council and City Manager and develops strategies and approaches on regional, state and national legislative issues affecting the city. Meets with Mayor, Council and City Manager to discuss issues and objectives, to determine strategies and approaches, and to brief on current activities and challenges. Works to educate state and federal agencies, including the Governor’s Office, on issues of importance to the City. Works in collaboration with Economic Development Staff to support economic development efforts locally and regionally through legislative support, relationship building and establishment of partnerships. Facilitates MAG committee’s representation and information exchange among City personnel, coordinates regional project submissions for funding, staffing Mayor and elected officials and providing information exchange with MAG personnel. Acts as a liaison between residents and military base personnel by becoming a City representative of the community support group, Fighter Country Partnership, attending Luke-West Valley Council and the regional military council, monitoring activities of the Governor’s Military Commission, coordinating communication among City staff, homeowners and base personnel, developing policies, and advising all involved of shared interests; initiates discussion with federal delegation members; lobbies for the protection of the mission of Luke AFB; and works with regional partners to guide contracted federal government relations firms. Educates staff, seeks staff expertise and comments on legislative needs by reporting to Council and staff during federal and state legislative session, arranging attendance at workshops and conferences and legislative testimony, and instructing staff on developing legislative policies. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Government Relations Coordinator and other assigned staff. Selects, develops, motivates, and evaluates personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline when necessary. Supports Mayor and Council initiatives to secure funding and promote legislation. Serves as the staff liaison to the Mayor and Council on all legislative matters. Collaborates regionally, statewide and federally establishing public policy issues affecting the city. Participates on City management teams to develop City strategies and policies related to public policy issues affecting the City. Receives and responds to inquiries from press on legislative issues. Qualifications
Formal Education/Knowledge:
Four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Experience:
Minimum seven years of experience in a related field. Certifications and Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, registration with the Secretary of State’s Office. Reading:
Ability to read general correspondence; state and federal legislation, policy implications, and analyses at a college level. Math:
Ability to perform general math calculations. Writing:
Ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, reports, and letters at a college level. Managerial:
No direct supervision but may provide guidance to less experienced staff. Budget Responsibility:
Substantial – responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and authority to approve division budgeted expenditures up to Senior Management level. Policy/Decision Making:
Significant – works with broad parameters; end results determine effectiveness; typically at upper management to executive level. Technical Skills:
Comprehensive application – advanced skills affecting major programs and organization-wide processes; independent judgment required. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High – includes negotiation and consensus-building with external partners. First Year Objectives
Work with city management to develop a clear understanding of the organization's strategic goals and the position’s expectations. Hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with City Manager to discuss progress and regional/legislative activity. Meet with the Mayor and each Councilmember to understand goals, needs, and issues of importance. Develop understanding of city’s organizational structure and meet with Directors and key staff. Participate in weekly Leadership Team meetings. Present an annual Legislative Agenda to Goodyear Mayor and Council prior to session. Meet with Arizona State Legislators and key staff, AZ League of Cities and other legislative partners to build relationships. Provide bi-weekly written updates on key legislative issues to Mayor and Council. Meet with local US Congressional and Senate staff to identify federal issues affecting municipal operations. Attend regional meetings and events with potential impact on Goodyear. Prepare Goodyear's representatives for regional committees and provide regular updates to Management and/or Mayor and Council. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and more.
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The Chief Governmental Affairs Officer plans, directs, develops and implements the City’s federal, state, and regional legislative policies and activities by strategizing with City Manager and key leaders of outside agencies such as federal and state legislators and the Governor’s Office. Salary:
$145,163.65 - $215,496.06 Annually Location:
Goodyear, AZ Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
FY2600572 Division:
CM-City Manager's Office Department:
City Manager Opening Date:
09/25/2025 Closing Date:
10/2/2025 5:00 PM Arizona FLSA:
Exempt Essential Functions
Develops and guides the City’s state and federal legislative programs by seeking operational information and needs from staff and elected officials, developing state and federal legislative agendas, soliciting and directing any needed contracted lobbyists, analyzing potential federal and state legislation and communicating its impact to Council and City staff, developing testimony, tracking progress of pending legislation, and coordinating lobbying efforts with the AZ League of Cities. Represents the City’s interest in meetings and communications with regional, state, and federal officials; and develops presentations, briefings, and policy memos to Council with recommendations for action. Forges strong working relationships and negotiates fiduciary responsibilities affecting city budgets, infrastructure funding and planning between the City and Legislators, other cities elected officials and staff, Governor’s office, federal congressman, senators and staff, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), ADOT, WESTMARC, Luke AFB Personnel, Valley Metro, and other outside agencies. Acts as governmental and legislative consultant to Mayor/Council, City’s Executive Team, and Directors regarding strategies for issues management related to the legislative matters. Recommends policy positions to Mayor, Council and City Manager and develops strategies and approaches on regional, state and national legislative issues affecting the city. Meets with Mayor, Council and City Manager to discuss issues and objectives, to determine strategies and approaches, and to brief on current activities and challenges. Works to educate state and federal agencies, including the Governor’s Office, on issues of importance to the City. Works in collaboration with Economic Development Staff to support economic development efforts locally and regionally through legislative support, relationship building and establishment of partnerships. Facilitates MAG committee’s representation and information exchange among City personnel, coordinates regional project submissions for funding, staffing Mayor and elected officials and providing information exchange with MAG personnel. Acts as a liaison between residents and military base personnel by becoming a City representative of the community support group, Fighter Country Partnership, attending Luke-West Valley Council and the regional military council, monitoring activities of the Governor’s Military Commission, coordinating communication among City staff, homeowners and base personnel, developing policies, and advising all involved of shared interests; initiates discussion with federal delegation members; lobbies for the protection of the mission of Luke AFB; and works with regional partners to guide contracted federal government relations firms. Educates staff, seeks staff expertise and comments on legislative needs by reporting to Council and staff during federal and state legislative session, arranging attendance at workshops and conferences and legislative testimony, and instructing staff on developing legislative policies. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Government Relations Coordinator and other assigned staff. Selects, develops, motivates, and evaluates personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline when necessary. Supports Mayor and Council initiatives to secure funding and promote legislation. Serves as the staff liaison to the Mayor and Council on all legislative matters. Collaborates regionally, statewide and federally establishing public policy issues affecting the city. Participates on City management teams to develop City strategies and policies related to public policy issues affecting the City. Receives and responds to inquiries from press on legislative issues. Qualifications
Formal Education/Knowledge:
Four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Experience:
Minimum seven years of experience in a related field. Certifications and Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License, registration with the Secretary of State’s Office. Reading:
Ability to read general correspondence; state and federal legislation, policy implications, and analyses at a college level. Math:
Ability to perform general math calculations. Writing:
Ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, reports, and letters at a college level. Managerial:
No direct supervision but may provide guidance to less experienced staff. Budget Responsibility:
Substantial – responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and authority to approve division budgeted expenditures up to Senior Management level. Policy/Decision Making:
Significant – works with broad parameters; end results determine effectiveness; typically at upper management to executive level. Technical Skills:
Comprehensive application – advanced skills affecting major programs and organization-wide processes; independent judgment required. Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High – includes negotiation and consensus-building with external partners. First Year Objectives
Work with city management to develop a clear understanding of the organization's strategic goals and the position’s expectations. Hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with City Manager to discuss progress and regional/legislative activity. Meet with the Mayor and each Councilmember to understand goals, needs, and issues of importance. Develop understanding of city’s organizational structure and meet with Directors and key staff. Participate in weekly Leadership Team meetings. Present an annual Legislative Agenda to Goodyear Mayor and Council prior to session. Meet with Arizona State Legislators and key staff, AZ League of Cities and other legislative partners to build relationships. Provide bi-weekly written updates on key legislative issues to Mayor and Council. Meet with local US Congressional and Senate staff to identify federal issues affecting municipal operations. Attend regional meetings and events with potential impact on Goodyear. Prepare Goodyear's representatives for regional committees and provide regular updates to Management and/or Mayor and Council. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and more.
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