Government Relations Supervisor: Jurisdictions and Interagency Partners Unit
Government Relations Supervisor: Jurisdictions and Interagency Partners Unit
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Job Description
Summary
This recruitment is open to King County employees only.
King County Metro is looking for a dedicated leader to join our team as a Government Relations Supervisor. In this role you will oversee the jurisdictional and interagency partnerships work units. These units encompass critical areas such as government relations partnerships and relationship building with external partners.
As a Transit Supervisor of Government Relations you will play a pivotal role in shaping deliberate and transparent jurisdictional and interagency strategies. Responsibilities include supervising unit operations developing and implementing comprehensive plans and developing and monitoring performance metrics. This position requires a results-oriented individual with the ability to establish systems and processes that achieves Metros government relations goals of engaging external partners delivering on agency goals values and priorities.
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Government Relations Supervisor. In addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future career service vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Job Duties
- Supervise develop and implement short- and long-range plans to expand enhance and maintain jurisdictional and interagency engagement coordinate development plans with regional jurisdictions public agencies elected officials community engagement team property owners and internal staff.
- Establish processes and methodologies required to develop and implement equity-driven approaches to develop program and evaluate government relations goals that center priority populations in decision making processes.
- Supervise the evaluation negotiation and resolution of internal and external requests for jurisdictional and interagency partnerships; approve plans for agreements reached; identify plan coordinate and implement plans while complying with regulatory requirements.
- Research and provide program and project recommendations centered in jurisdictional and interagency engagement to meet agency goals.
- Represent PE on a wide variety of internal and external work groups project teams committees and task forces; prepare and deliver presentations to elected officials regional transportation authorities subarea transportation boards and related groups.
- Supervise administrative support professional staff and subordinate supervisors; create harmonious working relationships with multiple collective bargaining units and ensure consistent application of labor policies contract provisions and hiring guidelines; fulfill required responsibilities in grievance and arbitration processing and adjudication.
- Support employee growth and development through regular performance discussions employee development plans and annual performance appraisals.
- Supervise oversee and coordinate project development and design activities; coordinate contracting processes and assure compliance with all mandated requirements; authorize contract expenditures.
- Manage resources including staff time consultant resources and project and program budgets. Identify resource gaps and propose solutions through additional staffing or consultant support. Lead recruitment work to fill vacant positions in unit.
- Provide guidance and direction to subordinate supervisors and other staff concerning complex or sensitive issues and problems; establish work performance standards and initiate corrective actions when required; review existing policies and procedures and recommend improvements or modifications to higher-level management.
- Direct and supervise staff conducting various jurisdictional and interagency engagement projects; ensure appropriate project scope and methodology; supervise and coordinate the development presentation and communication of jurisdictional and interagency outcomes and resulting recommendations.
- Provide supporting data and recommendations to management to develop the government relations operating budget; authorize expenditures within designated authority level; monitor budget and maintain expenditures within approved levels; negotiate manage and administer contracts as required.
- Work with leadership to oversee partnerships with local jurisdictions and partner transit agencies to improve regional transit operations and funding; prepare grant applications to support initiatives; manage grants awarded and associated coordination with granting agencies.
- Act for higher-level managers as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A Bachelors degree in a related field AND at least five (5) years of progressive experience in a position involving leadership jurisdictional and interagency engagement and designing and implementing engagement strategies in a large complex organizational setting OR any equivalent combination of experience training and education which provides the applicant with the skills knowledge and abilities required to perform the work duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Experience in managing teams fostering collaboration and mentoring employees as a direct supervisor or lead.
- Skills in staff development and training
- Skills in planning and delegating work assignments.
- Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and their practical application in community-driven programs.
- Knowledge of regional jurisdiction and interagency infrastructures and policies.
- Knowledge of regional transportation planning processes and legislative authorities.
- Knowledge of helping decisionmakers navigate programs and make decisions
- Knowledge of transportation engagement policies practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of regional transportation infrastructures entities and service providers.
- Expertise in creating and implementing short- and long-term plans for jurisdictional and interagency engagement and operational improvements.
- Proficiency in coordinating projects meeting deadlines and managing resources effectively.
- Capacity to resolve complex issues and develop solutions for operational improvement.
- Familiarity with managing budgets and negotiating contracts and MOUs.
- Ability to represent the organization in committees task forces and to elected officials.
- Strong written and verbal communication including preparing and delivering presentations.
- Strong ability to develop issue briefings to support decision-makers in removing jurisdiction and partner barriers and maximizing opportunities with them.
- Knowledge of working with local jurisdictions public agencies and external stakeholders to build partnerships.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Highly competitive candidates will have (desired but not required):
- Professional experience in a governmental agency
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in working with jurisdictions and agency partners
- Knowledge of King County systems policies and budget processes.
- Experience working in the transit industry.
- Knowledge of and experience in Metro programs policies and procedures.
- Three years of direct supervisory experience.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
The following application materials are required:
- An online King County application. Updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) with all job duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions.
- A cover letter. In your cover letter please tell us why you are interested in this job and how your experience skills and/or education have prepared you for this position.
Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour work week with typically office hours of Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Work Location
This position will be located in the King Street Center Building - 201 S Jackson St Seattle WA 98104
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position is currently performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking onsite work and meetings. Current typical schedule includes two days in office weekly. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.Union Membership
This position is not represented by a union
Class Code: 285401 Government Relations Officer
Who May Apply
We are accepting applications only from King County employees.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Manal TirhiForbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
