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NEOGOV · 17 hours ago

Regional Planning & Land Use Policy Lead Advisor

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $179K/yr

5+ years exp

King County is launching an ambitious effort to ensure government delivers high-quality, efficient and equitable services through the King County Delivers plan. To support this work, we are seeking a collaborative, strategic, and deeply knowledgeable Policy Lead to be the subject matter expert in Regional Planning & Land Use. This role will guide policy direction and work closely with County departments to integrate and align policy priorities across the enterprise.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation for the Executive’s policy priorities at the federal, state, and local levels

Work with the Director of Policy and Innovation, other policy leads and members of the Executive’s Office on strategies to integrate policy priorities into broader organizational strategy and cross-functional initiatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, government officials, and regulatory bodies to support the government relations team with legislation and policies that benefit King County

Inform public sector agencies and partners about critical legislation, including developing strategies, coordinating participation, preparing or providing testimony, and providing legislative updates

Work closely with the Director of Policy and Innovation to ensure that advocacy efforts are aligned with other strategic initiatives and programs across the enterprise

Collaborate with public sector partners, community and subject matter experts to develop policy positions that advance the interests of the Executive

Qualification

Policy DevelopmentGovernment RelationsAdvocacy ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsEquity-CenteredCollaborationRelationship BuildingResults-Oriented

Required

Significant experience (5+ years) of policy, advocacy or government affairs experience

A proven record of translating policy into measurable results

A deep commitment to transparency, equity, and service excellence in government

Exceptional analytical, communication, writing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, from staff to community partners

Benefits

Comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs