Policies and Agreements Branch Manager

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About the Position

The Policies and Agreements Branch Manager position oversees Intergovernmental Relations staff and works closely with MCDOT professionals federal state regional and/or local jurisdictions and other organizations to develop and manage the departments policies procedures and standard operating procedures as well as coordinate intergovernmental relations activities develop intergovernmental agreements and negotiate agreement terms.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) we provide connections that improve peoples lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work live and play Then join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule option

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of government experience in communications stakeholder relationships or writing legal and/or technical documents

• Bachelors degree in Communication Public Administration Political Science Pre-Law History or a closely related field

• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level related experience may substitute for the education or experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• At least two years of experience supervising employees

• Two years of experience working in the transportation industry

• Two years of experience writing government policy legal or technical documents

Job Contributions

• Plan direct and lead MCDOTs Policies and Agreements Branch including but not limited to hiring and supervising staff responsible for intergovernmental agreements policies procedures and Transportation Advisory Board coordination. Ensure branchs procedures are documented and kept up to date

• Oversee and lead MCDOTs efforts to negotiate develop and execute intergovernmental agreements with all jurisdictional and agency partners. Use sound judgment and discretion when negotiating sensitive and political matters

• With MCDOT Leaderships guidance oversee the departments Policies Procedures and SOP programs. Research and draft employee guidance documents. Establish and maintain regular reviews of guidance documents to ensure they are aligned with County and department policies

• Partner with other department branches divisions as well as local jurisdictions and partnering agencies to provide regular coordination meetings issue resolution and agreement negotiations

• Serve as the departments Data Steward operating under guidance from the Countys InfoSec team with authority to escalate and present data assets classified as Confidential to the MCDOT Executive Committee; oversee the classification handling and compliance of departmental data in accordance with County data classification policies; and lead training and awareness efforts to ensure staff properly classify and handle data

• Responsible for ensuring the departments IGA Database is maintained and its agreement records are aligned with the Arizona State Library Archives Records retention schedule

• Develop and present management reports related to intergovernmental agreements the Transportation Advisory Board and department policies and procedures

• Monitor current events and politics impacting transportation policies and objectives. May be called upon to represent MCDOT at community council or board meetings.

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

• Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

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Microsoft Teams Word Excel SharePoint GIS OnBase DocuSign Adobe Acrobat Pro and Project Management Software.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please contact to initiate the interactive process.

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