March 30, 2005

D.C. Job With Gregoire

If you live in D.C. (or presumably would be willing to move there) and would like to work for Governor Gregoire, here's your chance. As it's mentioned on the flip at the bottom, the application deadline is April 6th. And in case you were wondering, this was forwarded to me over email by the friend of a recruiter who picked it up on a listserv. Which is to say that this posting is entirely and in all ways unofficial.

The office of Governor Gregoire is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Governor’s Washington, DC office. This position is located in the Washington, DC Office and reports to the Director of the Governor’s Executive Policy Office in Olympia, Washington.

Role

The Director of the Governor’s Washington, DC Office serves as Governor Gregoire’s representative in Washington, DC. The incumbent manages the daily operation of the Washington, DC Office and is the liaison between the Governor’s Office, Washington State cabinet-level agencies (“state agencies”), and federal entities.

The Director represents the Governor and Washington State agencies to the congressional leaders, elected officials, and other high-level officials of public and private entities in Washington, DC. The incumbent may represent the Governor at federal and regional conferences, briefings, and national/regional organization events, such as the National Governors’ Association and the Western Governors’ Association.

Responsibilities

Legislative Issue Coordination

  • Advise and assist the Governor and state agencies in the formulation, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of federal fiscal and legislative issues affecting the state of Washington.
  • Monitor federal legislation, the budget process, and federal regulations for the Governor and state agencies.
  • Ensure that pertinent information on the status of federal legislation and the budget process is communicated regularly to the Governor and state agencies.

Policy Development

  • In collaboration with the Governor and state agencies, identify, develop, and implement strategies to pursue the state’s federal priorities.
  • Communicate federal priorities identified by the Governor and state agencies to the Washington congressional delegation and others in Washington, DC on an ongoing basis.
  • Working directly with Governor’s Executive Policy Office, develop and analyze the Governor’s priority policy issues to maximize implementation of federal programs at the state level.

Other Federal/State Communication

  • Identify federal grant opportunities for state agencies and assist them in their efforts to obtain new federal grants or continue current federal grants.
  • On request, act as a liaison and assist state agencies in their work with the federal departments.
  • Carry out special projects and other assignments as needed.

Candidate Profile

Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, political science, law, or related field. An undergraduate degree may be accepted.

In-depth understanding and experience in policy development and/or analysis.

Ability to work effectively at all levels within the political environment including federal, state, city and county and familiarity with legislative and congressional process, policy development, and decision-making.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external customers and stakeholders. ...

Application Procedure

Interested individuals may apply by submitting a current resume, a complete list of five or more personal and professional references, a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement, and the voluntary affirmative action information request, which is located at www.ofm.wa.gov/jobs/jobs.htm. Please send all application materials to:

Shellie Burnham, Executive Policy Office
Telephone: 360/902-0608
E-mail: shellie.burnham@[remove this]ofm.wa.gov

This recruitment closes April 6, 2005. Electronic application packages are strongly preferred and must be in MS Word format. This position is exempt from Civil Service.

The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format, may call 360/664-3354 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 360/664-3649.

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