Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

Job Description Summary

Department - County Administrator

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 2126 - Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

Salary Grade: 18

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $93,392 - $128,398 Annually 

Pay Range: $93,392 - $140,067 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 05/15/2026.

Under the administrative direction of the County Administrator or Designee, this position assists with the development and execution of Pima County’s annual Federal and State Legislative Agendas and represents Pima County as directed by the County Administrator at the local, regional, state, federal and tribal levels. Assists with the communication and coordination between Pima County, the County’s contracted lobbyists and other government non-governmental partners, federal, state, regional, and tribal, which includes articulating the impacts of policy decisions to other agencies, identifying regulatory concerns, working to enact policy goals established by the Board of Supervisors in each Arizona Legislative Session. 

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Effectively coordinates and communicates with all stakeholders which may include but not limited to Pima Associate of Government’s, Regional Transportation Authority, other associations of governments, state agencies, the County Supervisors Associate, National Association of Counties, etc.;

• Tracks, monitors, and evaluates Federal and State legislation that impacts Pima County while providing legislative support by researching and preparing background material;

• Quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes, research and tracks, trends, philosophies, agendas and policies of other jurisdictions and organizations;

• Represents Pima County at regional, state, and federal meetings and functions;

• Develops talking points, presentations, reports, and briefings for the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, and assigned departments; assists in developing and coordinating the County’s annual Federal and State Legislative Agenda; drafts sound issue‑advocacy correspondence for elected and appointed officials;

• Supports the County’s government relations efforts by analyzing legislative proposals and existing policies, engaging with legislators and partner organizations, and providing timely updates and recommendations to management;

• Resolves or assists with constituent requests in cooperation with County offices and departments;

• Performs activities using a high degree of independent judgment, extensive institutional knowledge and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Public or Business Administration, or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND five (5) years of experience in public policy and/or public sector administration in an administrator, financial, analytical or consulting role in a large multi-functional organization, to include two (2) years of public policy research experience at an executive level position.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.     

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.