Intergovernmental Programs Director

Bachelor's Degree in public administration, political science, or related field, and five years of experience working with state legislators, political and local officials, including experience in coordinating and administering special projects and intergovernmental programs. A Master's Degree is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.  

The Office of Government Relations coordinates the legislative and external activities and programs of the City of Glendale. We carry out the state and federal legislative agenda adopted by the City Council, as well as research and review state and federal legislation impacting the City. We protect the City’s interests in various stakeholder processes and work diligently to resolve City issues with external partners. We develop reports and policy recommendations to the City Management and City Council. We staff the Mayor and Council on the various federal, state and regional policy committees they hold positions on including, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the Regional Public Transit Authority (RPTA), the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA), the Arizona League of Cities and Towns, the National League of Cities (NLC), Westmarc and others.

The Intergovernmental Programs Director oversees the coordination of legislative and intergovernmental activities and programs for the City. This includes intergovernmental relations services at the Arizona Legislature, the Governor’s Office, and state and national executive agencies.

Essential Functions

1. Develops and directs programs designed to maintain contact with legislative and political leaders.
2. Directs the work of staff in the intergovernmental programs office and directs the preparation of the budget.
3. Presents legislative programs to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council and provides advice on intergovernmental policies.
4. Coordinates staff efforts to obtain results on the city’s legislative objective by supervising the preparation of reports.
5. Performs lobbyist activities and represents the City’s interest with local, county, state, and federal elected officials; coordinates activities with their respective staff.
6. Researches and reviews proposed federal and state legislation affecting the City; shares proposed legislative information with City departments for review and input.
7. Maintains awareness and monitors the status of proposed legislation and prepares reports for the City Manager and City Council; recommends policy and administrative positions on proposed legislation.
8. Prepares and/or reviews position statements for City Council and City staff to use in testimony before legislative committees.
9. Represents the City Manager and/or Mayor on various federal and state projects and committees on legislative issues.
10. Works closely with the Arizona League of Cities and Towns and the Maricopa Association of Governments.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.