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Regional Relations Manager
Salary
$120,702.40 – $169,936.00 Annually
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Non-Classified
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
P0830-23
Department
Public Affairs & Communication
Opening Date
09/22/2023
Closing Date
10/18/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
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Position Description
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) is a municipal utility organization comprised of power, water, and short line rail. TPU is seeking an experienced government relations professional to provide policy and legislative liaison expertise. The Regional Relations Manager must understand and advise on the implications to TPU activities and its budget that result from current and evolving local, regional, state, federal, and tribal policies, rules, and laws. This position will require some travel within the local and regional area, as well as some flexible work hours.
Primary Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Manage and execute regional legislative and executive outreach efforts within and near TPU’s service territory.
- Engage and foster relationships with Native American Tribes within and around TPU’s service territory.
- Develop and implement regional outreach, engagement, and networking activities.
- Coordinate with TPU operating divisions to manage special public policy assignments.
- Lead efforts to organize and execute any response and compliance activities assigned by senior management.
- Develop work plans, schedules, participate in outreach activities, and perform any other work needed to successfully complete assigned projects.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, public policy, political science, communication or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
6 years including 1 year prior as a SME
- Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Expertise in government relations, public agency employment, or elected official staffing preferred
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to organize multiple assignments and competing priorities to produce high-quality work products that are accurate and on time
- Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, across multiple organizational levels, and closely with peers in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Existing positive relationships and demonstrated understanding of the communities TPU serves or works within
- Experience in utility industry
Licensing, Certifications And Other Requirements
Washington State Driver’s License
Knowledge & Skills
- This role will require the ability to cultivate and maintain interpersonal relationships with internal staff, elected officials, key staff, and opinion leaders.
- This role will require an understanding of utility operations, pertinent policies and principles of utility economics.
- Project Management: Ability to effectively manage a project, assess and rank project priorities, collaborate with others, identify and secure needed technical expertise, and ensure timely achievement of project goals.
- Team Leadership: Actively build team cohesion by creating a cooperative and productive work environment, promote inclusion and professionalism, and work to develop the skills of other team members. Employ expertise, credibility, and partnering to help team members identify, evaluate, and resolve complex and sensitive issues and problems.
- Analysis: Assess data and information in a clear and rational process to understand issues, evaluate options, form opinions, and make defensible recommendations. Identify information gaps and develop approaches to address them.
- Communications: Clearly and persuasively convey timely information to positively influence others within and outside the utility regarding the communicated messages.
- Problem Solving: Utilize critical thinking, intelligence, common sense, and perseverance to address challenges and obstacles to achieving the objectives.
- Political Acumen: Use knowledge and understanding of the organizational environment and political climate when taking actions, making recommendations and communicating with associates and individuals outside of TPU or the City.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hambrickjoanna/) !
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma’s diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma’s entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play .
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Communication From The City Of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees’ Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Do you have an equivalent combination to Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, public policy, political science, communication or directly related field AND 6 years including 1 year prior as a SME? (Please note education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis)
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One of the City’s Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe any experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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Phone
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Website
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