City of Portland
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) - Exte
City of Portland, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) . Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to Indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike. The position will facilitate city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate, and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, inform decision-making, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members. The work will advance the City’s core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility. Responsibilities
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) , you will: Support
city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations. Lead
the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and Tribal Nations to inform decision-making, guide city programs, and align the city’s internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for Tribal communities. Serve
as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to Tribal Nations and their members. Inform
and advise city leadership, elected officials, and city staff on Tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions to support respectful and trusting relations that honor cultural heritage. Provide
staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. Provide
information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. Identify
opportunities for city leadership and elected officials to inspire robust participation in the Government-to-government Tribal Relations work. Convene
an internal program advisory team to support engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. Build
and maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. Build
and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the City to create efficient avenues to advance program work and ensure outcomes align with core City values. Participate
in the City’s internal bureaus’ Tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise liaisons on work related to the city’s agreements with Tribal Nations. Collaborate
and coordinate with the Urban Native and Indigenous community engagement work located under the leadership of the city’s Community Engagement Officer. Application Information
The City of Portland is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Details are provided in the Additional Information section of the announcement. Questions may be directed to the Senior Recruiter listed in the posting. Minimum qualifications Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge
of Tribal matters and policies, including federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation. Knowledge
of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, including urban Native issues. Knowledge
of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. Ability
to think critically and proactively to identify City programs that would benefit from tribal government involvement and how enhanced Tribal relationships can support City goals. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, the public, and other agencies. Ability
to collaborate with communities of color and underrepresented groups; facilitate inclusive participation and cross-cultural communication. Training and experience A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field;
AND Six (6) years’ experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs;
OR Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties described above. Desired qualifications
(not required) Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. Experience managing communications in a political environment. Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building. Application timeline
Step 1 : Apply online between September 8, 2025 and October 13, 2025. Required materials include a cover letter, resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Veteran documents may be submitted by closing date if you request Veteran’s Preference. Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation the week of October 13, 2025. Your resume and cover letter will be used to evaluate qualifications. Step 3 : Establishment of Eligible List the week of October 20, 2025. Step 4 : Selection (Interview). The process may take up to 90 days from placement on the eligible list. Step 5 : Offer of Employment. Date TBD. Step 6 : Start Date. Date TBD. Note: Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Information session details Optional online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager position will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, via Zoom. Participation is optional and does not require video or revealing full names. If you need accommodations, contact the recruiter listed in the posting.
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The Office of Government Relations seeks to hire a
Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) . Long before the city of Portland was incorporated, Native American and Indigenous people lived in thriving communities along the Columbia and Willamette rivers and throughout the surrounding geography. Now, the City of Portland seeks to address a history of harm to Indigenous people, rebuild trust, repair relationships, and create an inclusive, welcoming city for Tribal members and all Portland residents alike. The position will facilitate city efforts to engage elected officials, city leaders, and program staff to coordinate, collaborate, and consult with federally recognized sovereign Tribal governments. This will include establishing meaningful relationships to honor treaty rights and cultural heritage, inform decision-making, and improve outcomes for Tribal Nations and their members. The work will advance the City’s core values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility. Responsibilities
As the Tribal Government Relations Manager (Government Relations Specialist III) , you will: Support
city leadership and elected officials to establish government-to-government relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations. Lead
the facilitation of mutual agreements between the city and Tribal Nations to inform decision-making, guide city programs, and align the city’s internal policies, procedures, and practices to improve outcomes for Tribal communities. Serve
as the primary liaison for the City of Portland to support coordination and consistency in our relationships and effective program delivery related to Tribal Nations and their members. Inform
and advise city leadership, elected officials, and city staff on Tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs, and traditions to support respectful and trusting relations that honor cultural heritage. Provide
staff support to city elected officials and city leadership at key meetings, conferences, ceremonial events, and public hearings dealing with tribal affairs. Provide
information and talking points to city elected officials and city leadership for media inquiries and other external communications. Identify
opportunities for city leadership and elected officials to inspire robust participation in the Government-to-government Tribal Relations work. Convene
an internal program advisory team to support engagement and collaboration with sovereign tribes. Build
and maintain close working relationships with regional and state governmental partners. Build
and maintain close working relationships with bureau staff across the City to create efficient avenues to advance program work and ensure outcomes align with core City values. Participate
in the City’s internal bureaus’ Tribal liaison convenings to inform and advise liaisons on work related to the city’s agreements with Tribal Nations. Collaborate
and coordinate with the Urban Native and Indigenous community engagement work located under the leadership of the city’s Community Engagement Officer. Application Information
The City of Portland is offering an optional Information Session for this position. Details are provided in the Additional Information section of the announcement. Questions may be directed to the Senior Recruiter listed in the posting. Minimum qualifications Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge
of Tribal matters and policies, including federal, state, and local laws, regulations and court decisions relating to federal Indian policy, historic and cultural resources, treaties, natural resources, and tribal consultation. Knowledge
of local and regional Tribal issues and political landscape, including urban Native issues. Knowledge
of intergovernmental affairs, community relations, public affairs issues and challenges, relevant laws and regulations, and court decisions. Ability
to think critically and proactively to identify City programs that would benefit from tribal government involvement and how enhanced Tribal relationships can support City goals. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, the public, and other agencies. Ability
to collaborate with communities of color and underrepresented groups; facilitate inclusive participation and cross-cultural communication. Training and experience A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, public policy, or a related field;
AND Six (6) years’ experience in legislative analysis or intergovernmental affairs;
OR Any equivalent education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties described above. Desired qualifications
(not required) Experience working with sovereign tribal governments and elected officials. Experience managing communications in a political environment. Ability to navigate sensitive political environments. Knowledge of conflict resolution and coalition building. Application timeline
Step 1 : Apply online between September 8, 2025 and October 13, 2025. Required materials include a cover letter, resume, and responses to supplemental questions. Veteran documents may be submitted by closing date if you request Veteran’s Preference. Step 2 : Minimum Qualification Evaluation the week of October 13, 2025. Your resume and cover letter will be used to evaluate qualifications. Step 3 : Establishment of Eligible List the week of October 20, 2025. Step 4 : Selection (Interview). The process may take up to 90 days from placement on the eligible list. Step 5 : Offer of Employment. Date TBD. Step 6 : Start Date. Date TBD. Note: Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Information session details Optional online information session on the Tribal Government Relations Manager position will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, via Zoom. Participation is optional and does not require video or revealing full names. If you need accommodations, contact the recruiter listed in the posting.
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