Intergovernmental Coordinator

Posting Date

10 / 20 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 22 / 25

Pay Range

$65,000 - $103,750 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

The Intergovernmental Coordinator offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills. The position exists to work closely with MCDOT professionals, as well as federal, state, regional, and / or local jurisdictions, and other agencies / organizations to coordinate programs and related activities, develop intergovernmental agreements, negotiate agreement terms, and perform a variety of policy-related tasks.

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

One year of experience working with political, federal, local, or state government officials or state legislators concerning intergovernmental programs, federal-aid highway programs, and / or proposed legislation

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Government Relations, Business, Planning, or a closely related field

A combination of related post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-per-year basis

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Job Contributions

Ensure partnership compliance with Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) requirements and the Board of Supervisors' approval process, and build / maintain strong intergovernmental relationships / partnerships that demonstrate political sensitivity

Coordinate and develop IGAs with MCDOT Project Managers and negotiate agreement terms with outside agencies and municipalities supporting the MCDOT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and other projects

Crosstrain to support other Intergovernmental Relations Branch programs, including Transportation Advisory Board, Legislative Affairs, Title VI Compliance, Intergovernmental Agreements, Policies and procedures, and SOPs as needed

Ensure County and partner compliance with federal, state, regional, and County requirements

Exercise independent judgment serving as MCDOT liaison to federal, state, regional, and / or local communities and private partners to monitor transportation projects and issues

Customer service - represent MCDOT at SCHOA & PORA community meetings; follow up on resident issues and requests

Carry out special projects in support of the TIP and other MCDOT programs

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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