Government Relations Administrator

• Develops state and federal legislative agendas in collaboration with other agency personnel, including CEO and Board of Commissioners, and obtains Board approval.


• Communicates and advocates agency strategic and legislative priorities with local, state and federal officials and their staff, partner organizations, and key stakeholders, including through in-person meetings in Olympia and Washington, D.C


• Serves as liaison between Pierce Transit and the agency's state and federal advocacy teams; work with those teams, the agency's CEO and others to carry out legislative goals and objectives.


• Builds and maintains strong relationships and partnerships with government bodies, government-related organizations, key lawmakers and staff, and others to promote agency's goals.


• Makes formal and informal presentations to local, state and federal government bodies and responds to requests from elected officials and community leaders.


• Provides guidance and support to agency's Grants team to ensure our grant requests are competitive and successful, and secures support (including through obtaining letters of support) from lawmakers and community organizations.


• Collaborates with other Government Relations personnel associated with key businesses, transit agencies, community organizations, and special interest groups.


• Ensures the agency's needs, positions, and requests are effectively and positively presented to appropriate organizations and stakeholders.


• Acts as liaison between other government entities and internal stakeholders to communicate vision for future agency projects in alignment with community goals.


• Advises the Chief Executive Officer, the agency's Board of Directors, and internal staff on legislative issues and recommends strategies, organizational actions, and programs to achieve positive influence on the agency's public transportation priorities.


• Represents the agency on committees, at lobbyist meetings and in public hearings relating to public transportation and related issues. May represent the agency on Boards.


• Organizes and attends meetings with agency's CEO and lawmakers, staff, government agencies and others, including locally and in Olympia and Washington, D.C.


• Demonstrates reliable and consistent attendance.


• Performs related work as required.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, Sociology, Communications, Public Administration or a related field
  AND
  five (5) years of experience in a government relations-related field.


• Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis (Nine years of experience in a government relations-related field is required to meet the minimum qualifications)
  

• Transportation industry experience desired.


• Familiarity with Pierce County local and state lawmakers desired.

• Individuals must pass a background check.

• Legislative processes for local, regional, state, and federal governing bodies


• Community priorities and resources


• Community and government relations techniques and protocols


• Local, state, and federal legislation with an emphasis on transportation-related issues


• Traditional and social media communications platforms


• Business English


• Standard office procedures


• Microsoft Office products

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature (multi-tasking)


• Customer service


• Communications (strong verbal and written skills)


• Organizational/time management skills


• Attention to detail


• Computer and database skills


• Public presentations and speaking

• Identify and build strategic coalitions and partnerships


• Conduct statistical analysis


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships


• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work


• Follow verbal and written instructions


• Work independently


• Travel when needed, including to Washington, D.C.

• Regularly meets expectations for work schedule, accomplishing assignments, and serving as a source of supply and support for the internal partners, customers, and/or the organization.


• Establishes a clear purpose and direction for others to channel their energy towards a common purpose. Enlists and energizes others to pursue excellence, make significant contributions, and grow the agency's resources, reputation and support. Inspires commitment to achieving agency's goals.


• Works effectively and productively with others, often in a team setting. Works cooperatively, effectively and productively with internal and external customers. Has an ability to build strong relationships and partnerships.


• Speaks, writes, and listens effectively in a variety of circumstances, sharing information and ideas with others.


• Focuses on building and protecting the image, reputation and long-term interests of a group or organization within the industry or community.


• Is aware of economic, political, social and demographic environments and their impact on the organization.

• The position involves sedentary work, such as exerting up to 1O lbs. of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.


• Involves sitting most of the time, with common physical demands involving desk or office related work.

• This position works in an office environment relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.

1. The online application must include a chronological work and/or education history covering ten years.
2. 
   Applicants must also attach a cover letter stating how they meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.
   
3. At least 3 professional references to include a recent or current supervisor with names, email addresses and current phone numbers.

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• Please ensure that your work history has been updated to include employment end dates as applicable click apply for full job details