Chief of Staff, SDOT: Strategy & External Affairs (Hybrid)

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks a Chief of Staff to provide strategic leadership for the Office of the Director. The role oversees information flow, streamlines interactions with key constituents, and drives initiatives on behalf of the Director.

The position drives external affairs, government relations, and communications, representing the Director with stakeholders and ensuring preparation for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in management and leadership experience in communications, public relations, governmental affairs, and/or related fields.
• 10+ years in management experience in a large-scale organization.
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of the Director's Office, fulfilling Mayor and City Council expectations and observing laws and operating agreements.
• Drive key initiatives and set agenda for SDOT's external affairs and government relations.
• Represent the Director with key stakeholders and prepare information for meetings and events.
• Lead enterprise strategy development with the ELT and collaborate to formulate policy and program recommendations.
• Identify and manage critical issues with public impact and coordinate cross-department work.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public affairs

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

City of Seattle, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks a Chief of Staff to provide strategic leadership for the Office of the Director. The role oversees information flow, streamlines interactions with key constituents, and drives initiatives on behalf of the Director.

The position drives external affairs, government relations, and communications, representing the Director with stakeholders and ensuring preparation for meetings and events.