TITLE: Legislative/Government Relations Analyst
SALARY: $69,309 – 95,544 / $84,246 – 116,134
DIVISION: Government and Community Relations
POSTING DATES: 10/18/2024 – 11/22/2024

ABOUT SGVCOG
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is a regional government planning agency that aims to maximize the quality of life in the San Gabriel Valley. We are a joint powers authority consisting of 31 incorporated cities, unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1 and 5, and three San Gabriel Municipal Water Districts. This position will work with the Government and Community Relations department supporting government relations and legislative initiatives.

THE POSITION
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is seeking a skilled Legislative/Government Relations Analyst to monitor, analyze, and report on legislative activities that impact the region. This role is crucial for providing policy analysis and recommendations that influence the SGVCOG’s Governing Board adopted legislative platform. The Legislative/Government Relations Analyst will also assist with intergovernmental relations, special projects, grant coordination, and community outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies to support the mission, goals, and objectives of the agency. The Legislative/Government Relations Analyst should be organized and detail-oriented, have political savvy, maintain superior writing skills, and be a driven self-starter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors legislative developments at the local, state, and federal levels, identifying potential impacts on SGVCOG programs.
Assists in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting impacts of proposed local legislation, regulations, and propositions impacting SGVCOG programs, legislative priorities, and its member agencies.
Works with SGVCOG’s state and federal advocates to monitor legislation, regulations, and propositions impacting SGVCOG programs, legislative priorities, and its member agencies.
Supports SGVCOG’s legislative initiatives and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for policies aligned with SGVCOG’s goals.
Prepares comprehensive legislative research reports, memos, and other documentation to inform decision-making.
Assists in identifying funding opportunities for programs and projects, and coordinates regional efforts and strategies to secure funding through legislative advocacy and the preparation of grant applications.
Assists in preparing grant applications and coordinates grant tracking and reporting systems.
Implements community outreach and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support agency projects and programs, and increase public awareness and understanding of SGVCOG activities in the San Gabriel Valley region.
Provides assistance, technical and administrative support, and professional expertise to SGVCOG policy and technical advisory committees, and Governing Board, as assigned, including preparing agendas, presentations, meeting packets and materials, organizing and scheduling meetings, speakers and events, and maintaining meeting minutes and records of assigned committee in accordance with the Brown Act.
Prepares and presents reports to SGVCOG Governing Board, policy committees, and other working groups, as necessary.
Coordinates and assists with planning of special events, press conferences, and media events.
Liaises with elected officials, agency partners, and community stakeholders to represent SGVCOG’s interests.
Assists in the development, administration, and monitoring of assigned program budgets and fiscal activities.
Assists in the contracting, selection, and management of consultants, as needed.
Attends off-site community events, as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Public sector best practices and administration.
Legislative research and analysis.
Grants coordination and management.
Community outreach techniques and public engagement strategies.
Event planning and coordination principles.
Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

ABILITY TO:

Communicate orally and in writing on administrative and technical topics.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of responsibility and authority, and with a variety of constituent groups including management, agencies, and vendors.
Demonstrate creative problem-solving and commercial awareness.
Reliably deliver timely, high quality, and consistent work.
Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Work occasional weekends or evenings to support community events and meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Legislative/Government Relations Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in legislative analysis and process, including bill tracking, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance.

Associate degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in legislative analysis and process, including bill tracking, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Preferred: Bilingual skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish).
Preferred: Experience working at a government entity, non-profit, or equivalent entity.
Required: A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the agency’s vehicle insurance program.

Senior Legislative/Government Relations Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, public policy, communications, operations management, business administration, or a related field.
At least three years of experience in legislative analysis and process, including bill tracking, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Required: Experience working at a government entity, non-profit, or equivalent entity.
Preferred: Bilingual skills (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish).
Preferred: One year of supervisory experience.
Required: A valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the agency’s vehicle insurance program.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for this position will be adept at juggling multiple priorities and bring a high level of organization to the department. This individual will be an excellent writer and communicator, a strong collaborator, able and willing to take initiative where necessary. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be customer service-oriented and welcomes challenging work. The competencies desired to be successful in this role are critical thinking, adept problem-solving, seasoned judgment, political savviness, results-driven, and values integrity and ethics.
PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this class, the employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
The SGVCOG is seeking to fill one position in this recruitment. This job posting closes on November 22, 2024. First interviews will take place in or around the week of December 9, 2024. A minimum of two interviews will be conducted. Candidates selected to interview will be contacted by a SGVCOG Human Resources representative. Professional references will be requested from those interviewed. Employment at the SGVCOG is contingent upon a successful background check.

SALARY:
Legislative/Government Relations Analyst: $69,309 – 95,544
Senior Legislative/Government Relations Analyst: $84,246 – 116,134

The starting salary is determined by years of relevant working experience, educational and training background; typically, will not exceed the mid-point of the range.

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), if accommodations are necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, or to participate in any portion of the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 214-1313 within three (3) calendar days of the final filing date for the recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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