Job Summary
TITLE:
Government Affairs Program ManagerSRN U13: $9,087 - $12,409 Monthly, Exempt
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented/At-Will/Confidential Department:
Service & CommunicationSection: Administration
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to: Director of Service Communication
Supervises the following positions: N/A
Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following: Review of minimum qualifications Review of personnel files, including but not limited to: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations Testing/Assessments: Oral Interview(s)
DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates operations, services, and activities for the district’s government affairs programs; plans, and coordinates a comprehensive government affairs program to provide short and long-term planning, program design, implementation, evaluation, and modification; coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other District divisions and outside agencies; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Plans, manages and oversees the daily functions and activities of the legislative affairs and government relations programs.Collaborates with and directs the work of consultant lobbyists; provides messaging and narrative for utilization by lobbyists serving as District spokespersons at the federal and state level to advance the District’s legislative platform.Communicates the District’s position to local, state, and federal legislative bodies, lobbyists, executive staff, District departments, community organizations, and local agencies at meetings, conferences, and other functions.Manages lobbying contracts and lobbyist assignments at both Federal and State levels.Develops specifications for RFP’s and contractual documents for legislative affairs related services.Develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.Plans, manages, and maintains the district’s legislative platform based on the district’s priorities; monitors legislation and provides detailed analysis for district leadership; actively identifies emerging issues and policy trends that may impact the district and helps determine the strategy to represent the district’s interests in the appropriate arena; authors support, opposition, or watch documentation.Establishes and maintains effective relationships with legislators and staff, representatives from other governmental agencies, regulatory agencies and stakeholders; provides professional representation of the district at meetings with elected officials, other governmental agencies, stakeholder groups, and various business, regulatory, water industry, and legislative organizations; participates in a variety of relevant committees devoted to legislative and intergovernmental affairs.
See http://www.cvwd.org/175/Job-Descriptions for full job description.Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public administration, communications, or a closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in legislative analysis and outreach, preferably in a public utility.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration and Other Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of leadership.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
- Basic principles and practices of budget administration and monitoring.
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of state and federal legislation research, development, analysis, and evaluation.
- Dynamics and sensitivities of intergovernmental issues and relationships.
- Principles and practices of public speaking.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility including local state and federal water/wastewater policies, legislative protocols, and lobbying regulations.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to: - Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
- Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the Government Affairs program.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Identify problems, research, and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
- Perform the most complex legislative analysis and evaluation.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Develop effective legislative outreach strategies and campaigns; work effectively with diverse groups of different ages and various socio-economic backgrounds; listen to and discuss problems and complaints tactfully.
- Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
- Prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and written records of work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .
Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
