Government Relations Chief*

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County seeks a passionate, dynamic, and high performing Government Relations Chief who under general direction provides senior-level professional, strategic, and operational leadership to support and advance the County’s government relations priorities.

The Chief reports directly to the Director of Legislative Affairs and serves as a trusted advisor to the DEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or other relevant field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations, or public policy, preferably within a public agency.
• A Master’s degree (MPA, MPP) or Juris Doctor is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level professional, strategic, and operational leadership to support and advance the County’s government relations priorities.
• Independently manage high-impact projects; may represent the County with elected officials, legislative offices, agencies, and community partners.
• Conduct advanced research and analysis to support the intergovernmental advocacy strategy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research methods

Written communication

Public policy

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPA/MPP or JD desirable

Job description

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific Exempt C level benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group Compensation Plan for Exempt Group The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option(MBO) that provides a wage differential.

San Bernardino County seeks a passionate, dynamic, and high performing Government Relations Chief who under general direction of the Deputy Executive Officer (DEO) in the County Office of Governmental & Legislative Affairs (GLA) provides senior-level professional, strategic, and operational leadership to support and advance the County’s government relations and external affairs priorities. The position independently manages high-impact projects; may represent the County with elected officials, legislative offices, agencies, and community partners; conducts advanced research and analysis; and supports the County’s intergovernmental advocacy strategy. The Chief reports directly to the Director of Legislative Affairs and serves as a trusted advisor to the DEO.

*Official title: Administrative Analyst III.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or other relevant field.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations, or public policy, preferably within a public agency, with the responsibilities of conducting complex research, managing projects, and specialized analysis of programs, legislation, and/or policies that impact government, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholder agencies. A Master’s degree (MPA, MPP) or Juris Doctor is desirable.

Key attributes of the ideal candidate include knowledge of:

• Federal, state, and local legislative and governmental processes
• Intergovernmental relations, political dynamics, and public sector operations
• County government structure, functions, and administrative procedures
• Principles of policy analysis, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement
• Communicating effectively through polished writing, presentations, and briefings
• Researching complex issues and preparing clear, actionable recommendations
• Adapting quickly to changing political and operational environments

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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