Goodyear, AZ
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 the City Manager and key leaders of outside agencies such as federal and state legislators and the Governor’s Office. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of government and policy. They must be adept at building relationships and navigating complex political environments to effectively advocate for the City of Goodyear’s interests. At the City of Goodyear, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City’s requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email — please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
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, 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.
Formal Education/Knowledge:
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through 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:
Work requires the ability to read general correspondence; state and federal legislation, policy implications, and analyses at a college level.
Math:
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Writing:
Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, reports, and letters at a college level.
Managerial:
Has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
Budget Responsibility:
Substantial – Has responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to Senior Management. Is authorized to approve division budgeted expenditures for both staff and resources up to the amount that requires the approval for Senior Management.
Policy/Decision Making:
Significant – The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance. This position independently decides how objectives are achieved and what resources are needed. Typical positions in this category are upper management to executive level jobs.
Technical Skills:
Comprehensive Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High - Interactions involve overseeing and/or approving final decisions regarding policy development and implementation. This level often involves interaction with others outside the organization or department on key organizational/departmental issues and requires exercising participative management skills, high levels of negotiation, and the ability to reach consensus on complex issues to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Chief Government Affairs Officer
First Year Objectives
Work with city management to develop a clear understanding of the organization's strategic goals and the expectations of the position. Hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with City Manager to discuss progress toward goals and provide updates on regional and legislative activity.
Meet with the Mayor and each Councilmember to understand each of their goals, needs, and issues of importance.
Develop an understanding of the city’s organizational structure, including the function and responsibility of each city department. Meet with Directors and key staff from each department throughout the city.
Participate in weekly Leadership Team meetings.
Present an annual Legislative Agenda to Goodyear Mayor and Council prior to the start of session.
Meet with each Arizona State Legislator that represents the City of Goodyear along with key legislative staff, AZ League of Cities and Town staff, and other key legislative partners. Generate a dialogue about key policy issues and begin building relationships.
Send written updates on key legislative issues to Mayor and Council on a minimum bi-weekly basis and as appropriate for significant regional policy issues.
Meet with local US Congressional and Senate staff and identify any federal issues that could have a significant impact on municipal operations.
Identify and attend regional meetings and other key events that have a potential impact on the Goodyear community.
Prepare Goodyear’s representatives on regional committees and organizations prior to meetings and provide regular updates to Management and/or Mayor and Council as appropriate.
Develop familiarity with: MAG; Valley Metro; AMWUA; Luke West Valley Council; WESTMARC; and other regional groups, including staff orientation and policy support needs.
Engage in internal professional development opportunities for managers.
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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 the City Manager and key leaders of outside agencies such as federal and state legislators and the Governor’s Office. The ideal candidate possesses a blend of strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of government and policy. They must be adept at building relationships and navigating complex political environments to effectively advocate for the City of Goodyear’s interests. At the City of Goodyear, you will be part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City’s requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email — please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source. This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
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, 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.
Formal Education/Knowledge:
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through 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:
Work requires the ability to read general correspondence; state and federal legislation, policy implications, and analyses at a college level.
Math:
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Writing:
Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, reports, and letters at a college level.
Managerial:
Has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
Budget Responsibility:
Substantial – Has responsibility for final approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to Senior Management. Is authorized to approve division budgeted expenditures for both staff and resources up to the amount that requires the approval for Senior Management.
Policy/Decision Making:
Significant – The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance. This position independently decides how objectives are achieved and what resources are needed. Typical positions in this category are upper management to executive level jobs.
Technical Skills:
Comprehensive Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:
High - Interactions involve overseeing and/or approving final decisions regarding policy development and implementation. This level often involves interaction with others outside the organization or department on key organizational/departmental issues and requires exercising participative management skills, high levels of negotiation, and the ability to reach consensus on complex issues to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Chief Government Affairs Officer
First Year Objectives
Work with city management to develop a clear understanding of the organization's strategic goals and the expectations of the position. Hold bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with City Manager to discuss progress toward goals and provide updates on regional and legislative activity.
Meet with the Mayor and each Councilmember to understand each of their goals, needs, and issues of importance.
Develop an understanding of the city’s organizational structure, including the function and responsibility of each city department. Meet with Directors and key staff from each department throughout the city.
Participate in weekly Leadership Team meetings.
Present an annual Legislative Agenda to Goodyear Mayor and Council prior to the start of session.
Meet with each Arizona State Legislator that represents the City of Goodyear along with key legislative staff, AZ League of Cities and Town staff, and other key legislative partners. Generate a dialogue about key policy issues and begin building relationships.
Send written updates on key legislative issues to Mayor and Council on a minimum bi-weekly basis and as appropriate for significant regional policy issues.
Meet with local US Congressional and Senate staff and identify any federal issues that could have a significant impact on municipal operations.
Identify and attend regional meetings and other key events that have a potential impact on the Goodyear community.
Prepare Goodyear’s representatives on regional committees and organizations prior to meetings and provide regular updates to Management and/or Mayor and Council as appropriate.
Develop familiarity with: MAG; Valley Metro; AMWUA; Luke West Valley Council; WESTMARC; and other regional groups, including staff orientation and policy support needs.
Engage in internal professional development opportunities for managers.
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