Manager, Government Affairs chez Port of Tacoma, WA

About the Department

Anticipated hiring range is between $121,615 - $143,076 depending on qualifications

The Manager, Government Affairs is responsible for the Port's local legislative relations program. This position has primary responsibility as the legislative liaison to Pierce County, the City of Tacoma, and other local governments located in Pierce County. This position also represents the Port and/or provides staff support to commissioners on regional bodies such as the Puget Sound Regional Council and Pierce County Regional Council. The Manager, Government Affairs represents the Port in numerous local community and advocacy organizations as they engage in local government affairs efforts. This position also serves as a liaison with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Position Duties

• Develops and implements the Port’s local legislative program. Identifies and analyzes emerging policy issues. Initiates ongoing internal communication and management of local governmental issues among appropriate Port personnel, Commissioners and outside counsel to achieve the Port’s legislative goals.  
• Develops and maintains contacts with local elected officials and staff in Pierce County cities and in Pierce County government. Represents the Port in council and meetings. Responds to legislative and public inquiries regarding impact of legislation on the Port. Provides Port briefings and tours for elected officials and local government staff.
• Represents the Port as staff for the policy committees (e.g. Transportation Policy Board) of the Puget Sound Regional Council and the Pierce County Regional Council. Supports Commission involvement on PSRC and PCRC policy boards and coordinates with port staff who are engaged in the technical committees of both organizations.
• Represents the Port’s local governmental affairs perspective in organizations including: the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, the government affairs committees of suburban chambers of commerce, the Manufacturing Industrial Council for the South Sound and RAMP.  
• Develops and maintains contacts with elected officials and staff at the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Supports Commission and Port staff engagement with representatives of the Tribe, to include Tribal Council when directed.
• Prepares briefing materials, talking points and presentations to support Port executives and commissioners to advance the Port’s legislative goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, business, public administration, or related field required. An additional four (4) years may be substituted for the degree requirement. 
 
Five (5) years’ professional public policy experience and a strong understanding of the local governments within Pierce County is required.  
 
Demonstrated experience working on issues in the transportation and environmental public policy arena is desirable.

Other Qualifications

This position requires a thorough, working knowledge and understanding of the local legislative and regulatory processes, as well as tribal relationships.  Must have operating knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and IBM compatible PC equipment is necessary.  The ideal candidate must possess relevant legislative experience, superb written and oral communication skills and have the demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment.  Individual must possess strong written and verbal communication abilities; demonstrate the capability for non-partisan issue advocacy; and exhibit the ability to multi-task in high-pressured situations.  The ability to operate as a team player is imperative.  

Individual must possess the ability to align with the vision, goals, and constructive culture desired at the Port of Tacoma; demonstrates enthusiasm, vitality and creativity; demonstrates a strong customer service attitude and treats all individuals with courtesy, dignity and respect and actively supports and clearly communicates the goals, objectives and strategies of their individual department and the Port.  

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