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Bellevue, WA - Regional Issues Coordinator

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City of Bellevue: Regional Issues Coordinator

JOB TITLE:

Regional Issues Coordinator

JOB FAMILY:

Community/Govt Relations

JOB TITLE CODE:

  

EEO CODE:

Professional

DEPARTMENT(S):

City Manager

WAGE SCHEDULE:

G

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2001

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate the City's external relationships with other regional governmental agencies and legislative bodies with common interests, or whose deliberations and actions may have a direct or indirect impact on the City and its services. The position reports to the Assistant City Manager for Intergovernmental Relations. The Regional Issues Coordinator is the second-in-command level intergovernmental affairs representative of the City, working under the direction of the Assistant City Manager for Intergovernmental Relations, and as such is distinguished from all other classifications with departmental intergovernmental responsibilities by the broader scope of issues and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area within a City department which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

· Monitors and coordinates city officials' contracts of any nature with regional government bodies.

· Identifies, clarifies, defines and frames regional intergovernmental and political issues for discussion with the City Manager's office and City Council; recommends strategies and positions to the City Manager, Council and staff as appropriate.

· Tracks external developments to define those impacting the City; identifies City personnel to determine appropriate City response.

· Assists the City in leading regional problem-solving efforts regarding issues affecting multiple jurisdictions by maintaining contacts with key governmental officials and community leaders.

· Coordinates internal information flow on issues relating to intergovernmental relations between all City Departments and the City Manager's office.

· Negotiates, or assists City staff, in negotiating key contractual arrangements with other governmental bodies.

· Serves as a member of various levels of management on task forces and committees.

· Presents issues, briefings, and recommendations on major issues requiring policy direction to appropriate advisory bodies and to the City Council.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager of Intergovernmental Relations.

May supervise staff in the City Manager's Office.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Advanced education in business or public administration or a closely related field.

Experience in municipal administration helpful.

Previous lobbying experience and experience in governmental affairs desirable.

Progressively responsible experience in managerial techniques and processes required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Extensive knowledge of local political and governmental processes, functions, authorities, responsibilities and issues.

Thorough understanding of the City's political environment and sensitivities; ability to function effectively within that environment.

Ability to establish positive interpersonal relations with political and government officials and with community leaders.

Ability to analyze proposed legislation, rules, and actions by other governmental agencies and identify the potential impact upon the City.

Ability to formulate proposed policies which respond appropriately to external events and are consistent with the City's plans and strategies.

Ability to facilitate positive, productive relationships between City staff and other governmental bodies.

Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully and persuasively, orally and in writing, to individuals and groups.

Ability to negotiate and administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers.

Ability to interpret policies and procedures, to analyze complex problems, and develop creative solutions.

Skill in resolving conflicts and gaining cooperation among competing interest groups.

Skill in representing the City's interests and positions before regional governmental groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.