Dir Of Intergovernmental Relations

Summary:

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay:

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 313.

Attendance:

Non rotating 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview:

The mission of Intergovernmental Relations is to create opportunities and manager risk for the City through advocacy, outreach, and proactive participation in the political process.

Responsibilities:

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for serving as the point of contact and facilitator between the City of Corpus Christi and other governmental bodies at the local, state and federal level.
• Monitor an array of issues impacting municipalities including; structure and governance, finance, workforce, land use regulation, planning, zoning, housing, construction, utilities, law enforcement, fire protection, tax policy, tourism, transportation, economic development, environmental issues, and more – at the federal and state legislative and regulatory level.
• Requires close contact and constant communication with legislative leadership, external legislative consultants, municipal advocacy organizations at the state and national level, statewide municipal partners, community leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Responsible for monitoring state and federal governmental activities, developing legislative programs approved by City Council, managing the City’s federal and state consultants, and coordinating legislative activities with other public and private sector entities and municipal advocacy organizations.
• Engage stakeholder organizations and local governments to address community priorities and build collaboration related to community projects.
• Utilize information technology, enhance personal contacts, and engage additional resources to ensure the City’s legislative, administrative and regulatory policy and funding needs are communicated effectively.

Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience of full-time legislative and/or public policy related experience particularly for a public sector agency.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, political science, government relations, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Benefits:

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Learning & Development Academy
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Sick leave – 96 hours per year
• Personal leave – 40 hours per year
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System – the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute.
• Vacation – 88+ hours per year
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

Basis of Rating:

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement:

Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.