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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Government Relations Policy Advisor

Auburn, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $143K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Auburn is seeking a Government Relations Policy Advisor to manage external relationships with governmental agencies and legislative bodies that affect the City. This role involves advising city leadership on policy issues, developing strategic initiatives, and representing the City during legislative sessions.

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Responsibilities

Represent the City of Auburn during the Washington State Legislative Session, track, monitor, analyze and coordinate the City’s interests with lawmakers across the city

Advise City leadership on a broad range of intergovernmental and regional policy issues affecting the City and region via regular meetings and check-ins

Develop strategic initiatives and approaches around policy creation and implementation

Create and maintain an annual legislative agenda with staff alongside City leadership and lobbyists, with materials that will evolve and change throughout the months and years. Keep this living document in a publicly-accessible area such as the City website, with concerted, deliberate and timely updates

Manage and monitor the work of contracted consultants as it relates to government relations and policy advisement

Qualification

Government relationsPolicy developmentLegislative analysisStrategic planningCommunication skillsBachelor's degreeTeam collaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, business, political science, or related field

Four (4) years professional experience related to governmental issues at the local, regional, and/or state levels

Possess and retain a valid state driver's license throughout tenure of employment without impending loss at time of appointment

This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department