City of Tucson
INTERGOVERMENTAL RELATIONS MANAGER (#0414)
$42.80-$73.83 Hourly / $89,024.00-$153,566.40 Yearly
Salary Grade: 112
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Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements all programs, functions, and
activities of the Intergovernmental Relations Program for the Mayor &
Council, City of Tucson, and Tucson Water.
This classification will represent, advocate, and negotiate on behalf of the Mayor & Council, City of Tucson, all City Departments, with federal, state, and local governments, and with critical community partners including military, private and public utilities, business leaders, private-sector companies and industry groups, educational institutions and jurisdictions, and non-profits and community advocacy organizations.
This classification will also develop recommendations on policy and legislative positions and strategies, both on a daily basis and in standing written and Study Session reports to the Mayor & Council and the public. Manage the City's federal and state representation contracts, direct and supervise all contractor activities and two direct reports in the Tucson Water Intergovernmental Coordination section, and file all required lobbying reports with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office.
This classification will represent, advocate, and negotiate on behalf of the Mayor & Council, City of Tucson, all City Departments, with federal, state, and local governments, and with critical community partners including military, private and public utilities, business leaders, private-sector companies and industry groups, educational institutions and jurisdictions, and non-profits and community advocacy organizations.
This classification will also develop recommendations on policy and legislative positions and strategies, both on a daily basis and in standing written and Study Session reports to the Mayor & Council and the public. Manage the City's federal and state representation contracts, direct and supervise all contractor activities and two direct reports in the Tucson Water Intergovernmental Coordination section, and file all required lobbying reports with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Reports
to: Director of Tucson City Water
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of the Mayor & Council's priorities
Knowledge how state and federal governments operate, and the day-to-day functions of city government
Knowledge of city government policies, programs, procedures, history, codes, and systems Knowledge of state and federal government officials and good relationships with federal and state officials
Management and supervisory skills Ability to work with people of highly diverse backgrounds and opinions
Ability to work at all hours, on all issues, and to travel at all times if necessary
Communication skills to effectively describe issues and negotiate for outcomes beneficial to the City of Tucson Oral and written presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree in related field and five (5) years of directly related
experience.
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Environment/Working Conditions
Sedentary work
Physical Demand/Levels
Lifting is minimum, up to 10 lbs.
Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements
None
Other Information
Department(s): Water
FLSA Status: Exempt
Occupational Group Code: 02
Occupational Group Description: General Administration
EEO Job Category Code: B
EEO Job Category Description: Professional
Organizational Level: Administrative/Program Director
NCCI: 8810
Bargaining Unit: No Rep
Driving Requirements
The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.
Driving Level: Incidental
License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D
CDL Endorsements: None
Safety Sensitive (driving requirement): No
Job Description Disclaimer
This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
CLASS: 0414; EST: 1/8/2021; REV: 1/8/2021;