Job Description

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

(Non-classified)

JOB CODE 06230

Effective Date:	12/95X

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to coordinate legislative and other intergovenmental activities. This includes developing continuing programs to facilitate interaction between the City Administration, Mayor, City Council, and the State Legislature, and other County, City, and Regional Council of Government Officials. Responsibilities include maintaining an awareness of legislative activities affecting City operations coordinating a number of special projects regarding municipal systems, as assigned by the City Manager. The incumbent assists the City Manager by supervising the functions of City departments. The Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator exercises considerable independent judgment and is subject to evaluation through conferences and results obtained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and directs a program for maintaining contact with legislative and political leaders and coordinates staff efforts to obtain results on the City's legislative objectives;
• Resolves differences between Phoenix and other political jurisdictions through conferences and discussion;
• Advises the Mayor, Council and City Manager on various intergovernmental relationships and policies;
• Coordinates the preparation of administrative reports;
• Coordinates special projects at the direction of the City Manager;
• Represents the City at the State Legislature;
• Supervises the Intergovernmental Affairs Office;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• State legislative procedures, functions, and committee organizational structures;
• Federal and State programs as they related to municipal operations.
• Principles and practices of municipal finance and budgeting.
• Principles and practices of public administration.

Ability to:

• Analyze and interpret research findings and conclusion.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one settings in group settings and using a telephone.
• Produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid drivers' license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential or marginal functions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of experience working with State legislators and local officials, including administration of intergovernmental programs, and a bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.