External Affairs Director
About The Position
This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed. If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755. Under the direction of the County Attorney and/or Chief of Staff, lead and manage high-level, sensitive, and complex policy-related projects. We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!
Requirements
- Five years of related administrative or operational experience managing projects and conducting complex research analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
- Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a closely related field
- Three years of experience in planning or research capacity in a government agency
- Experience in developing, implementing, and managing projects
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system; experience with the development of legislation and policy
- Strong community connections with local business leaders and the city government
- Excellent writing skills
Responsibilities
- Act as an advisor to the County Attorney and Executive Leadership on policy and legislative initiatives
- Develop and execute a community outreach plan that will inform and educate businesses, legislative, and local government about the work of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
- Provides consultation services to senior management in establishing overall goals, strategies, and priorities
- Act as a liaison and representative for the office to outside governmental entities and coordinate opportunities for the County Attorney to meet and present to these groups
- Oversee creation and management of the County Attorney's Business Advisory Board
- Prepare extensive and complex analysis reports related to policy and legislative issues
- Perform comprehensive research and analysis on complex departmental issues related to internal and external public policy
- Evaluate progress to ensure that all project goals and times are achieved and develop corrective action as necessary
- Collaborate with external agencies
- Assist other planning and research staff with department planning, research, and policy analysis activities
- Provide support in administering the department's strategic plan
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- 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
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
- Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
