Intergovernmental Policy Advisor

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Bellevue is hiring two full-time, permanent Intergovernmental Policy Advisors to support the Intergovernmental Relations team in service to the City Council and city leadership. Both roles focus primarily on regional policy and intergovernmental partnerships. One position focuses on utility, infrastructure, water, wastewater, energy, environmental, and resource-management issues. The other focuses on growth, land use, affordable housing, economic development, and sustainability. Both roles monitor and analyze policy developments, make strategic recommendations, represent the city in regional forums, and advance advocacy efforts that support Bellevue’s priorities and goals. The position works under the general supervision of a director or assistant director. It has no formal supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a lead to staff across departments. The role includes in-person attendance at regional meetings in the Puget Sound area. A hybrid schedule may be available after an initial in-office orientation period; full-time remote work is not available. Employees must reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in public policy issues or public administration.
Knowledge of public administration, policy development, legislative processes, and regional, state, and federal governmental affairs.
Ability to understand the city’s mission, strategic priorities, policies, operations, budget processes, and governance structure.
Ability to analyze utility, infrastructure, environmental, and regional policy issues affecting municipalities.
Ability to identify emerging issues, develop strategic approaches, and address policy challenges proactively.
Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex policy, legislative, technical, and utility-related information into clear recommendations and decision-support materials.
Ability to prepare high-quality briefings, presentations, reports, policy analyses, and correspondence for elected officials and executive leadership.
Sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and political acumen when addressing sensitive or complex issues.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, partner agencies, community leaders, advisory bodies, and the public.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate across departments and organizations while fostering a professional, inclusive, and productive work environment.
Ability to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation.
Establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire; the City cannot sponsor work visas.
Reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall once hired.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain productive relationships with elected officials, agency staff, utility providers, and regional partners, in coordination with the Assistant Director for Intergovernmental Relations.
Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and regional policy developments; identify emerging issues; assess impacts to the city; and develop recommendations for City Council and executive leadership.
Collaborate with city departments, technical experts, and external partners to identify priority issues, develop strategies, and advance the city’s regional policy agenda.
Represent the city in regional committees, intergovernmental forums, and partner organizations.
Develop briefing materials, presentations, policy analyses, and decision-support materials for elected officials and executive leadership.
Support advocacy strategies and communicate Bellevue’s positions to governmental agencies and external partners to advance the city’s legislative and policy priorities.
Coordinate intergovernmental engagements, including meetings, briefings, and visits from regional, federal, and state delegations; support preparation for official travel.
Identify, evaluate, and support applications for federal, state, and regional funding opportunities aligned with city priorities.
Monitor regional initiatives and intergovernmental projects to ensure alignment with city goals and strategic objectives.
Support development and implementation of legislative agendas and advocacy strategies to advance Council priorities and the city’s vision at regional, state, and federal levels.
Support implementation of the Intergovernmental Relations Strategic Plan.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the work of the City Council and the City Manager’s Office.
Attend regional meetings in person in the Puget Sound area.