Land Use Policy Advisor
Land Use Policy Advisor
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Job Description
ARIZONA GOVERNORS OFFICE
LAND USE POLICY ADVISOR
1700 West Washington
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Annual Salary: $114400
This posting will close on June 27 2025
The Land Use Policy Advisor provides policy analysis and recommendations to the Governor Senior Staff and Commissioners/Directors at:
Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Game and Fish Commission
Department of Agriculture
Department of Real Estate
State Land Department
State Parks and Trails
As a member of the Governors Office of Resiliency the Policy Advisor will work closely with the Director and Deputy Director Senior Water Policy Advisor Energy Policy Advisor Transportation Policy Advisor and other Office of Resiliency staff
Lead advisor to agency legislative liaisons responsible for providing legislative support and strategy stakeholder engagement meeting with lobbyists policy analysis etc
Working closely with OOR Director Deputy Director and Land Use and Renewables Coordinator on permitting land use and energy initiatives
Track analyze and recommend amendments on pending legislation and have regular communication with House and Senate policy advisor counterparts
Responsible for reviewing and approving agency rulemaking requests to the Governors Regulatory Review Council public records requests proclamations commendations strategic planning materials quarterly accomplishments etc
As requested respond to scheduler with recommendation on event attendance or meeting acceptance (based on external requests received)
As requested develop talking points for Governors engagements in support of the internal communications team
Monitors develops and leads policy initiatives for OOR assigned agencies and broader Governors Office staff
Responsible for updating the internal policy bill tracker and writing bill briefing memos for the Governor
Complete weekly memo and related briefings for Governor on key/pressing updates
Assist with recommendations and review of boards and commissions membership
Regularly meets with agency executive leadership and legislative liaisons
Responsible for the day-to-day policy implications of assigned agencies
Participate in subcabinet meetings led by operations team
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrated coalition building skills navigating perspectives and clearly communicating complicated data-heavy subjects
Understanding knowledge and minimum 3 years working in land management permitting and/or land use policy
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and conducting policy research
Ability to work in diverse political and cultural environments
BA/BS degree in a relevant field
Experience working with the legislature Tribal governments non-profits and/or municipal and county governments
Experience working in rural Arizona
Masters degree in a relevant field
Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License and operate a motor vehicle
Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to maintain a clean driving record
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at for assistance
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
