Management Analyst IV (Legislative/Government Affairs)

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is looking for a Legislative and Government Affairs Analyst to review, analyze, monitor, and comment on proposed federal, state, and local legislation and regulations that may impact the City and/or department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Legislative and Government Affairs Analyst independently performs very responsible, sensitive, and complex analytical work in support of the Water & Power department’s External Affairs initiatives, and activities. Work requires strong critical thinking skills and interpersonal competencies in carrying out internal legislative and regulatory affairs activities and in representing the city or department in interactions with state and federal legislators and their staff and members of industry groups and coalitions involved in legislative and regulatory advocacy. The incumbent for this position should be politically savvy and be a driven self-starter.

This recruitment is open on a continuous basis until filled, with a first review of applications scheduled for September 26, 2024. Application may close at any time so do Apply now!

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
For more detailed information, please review the job description.

• Performs or coordinates technical reviews of legislative proposals, ballot measures and certain regulatory proceedings.
• May develop, recommend, and participate a departments legislative and regulatory affairs initiatives, and activities; ensures City/department management are knowledgeable on new developments and proposed legislation/regulation; as assigned, meets with legislators and legislative staff members individually or as part of a city or department team; prepares and presents reports to the City Council, Council committees, PWP executive team and other working groups.
• Monitors, interprets and evaluates legislative and regulatory change impacting water and energy resources, procurement, transmission and distribution, utility planning and operations, electrification, conservation, renewable energy, environmental and water quality compliance reporting, and, settlement processes; coordinates the work of cross-functional teams to gather data and assist with regulatory filings; stays current on industry and market developments through training and participation in conference calls with trade groups and regulatory agencies; assists in preparing and monitors expenditures associated with legislative affairs budget.
• Prepares bill analyses, position letters, floor alerts, legislative briefing documents for PWP/City leadership, summary leave behind documents for legislative offices, tracking reports, and other written materials, as needed.
• Works closely with Assistant General Manager of External Affairs to develop advocacy strategy and position recommendations to the General Manager.
• Travels to Sacramento, CA and Washington, DC on City business, as needed, to meet with legislative offices, regulatory agencies, policy committee staff, and utility-related associations.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

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  Attention to Detail skills to focus on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Written communication skills to communicate with others in written form that is clear, grammatically correct, concise, and entirely appropriate to each circumstance.
• Oral Communication skills to communicate and present with clarity recommendations and/or findings to various groups and the Board.
• Relationship Building skills to establish rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships with various groups.
• Political & Organizational Savvy skills to work expertly with politics, procedures, and protocols across various organizational levels and boundaries.
• Teamwork skills to effectively and efficiently collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, political science, public policy, engineering, or a closely related field, and at least four years of progressively responsible professional experience in political advocacy, legislative analysis, environmental/regulatory compliance programs, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience in a utility and/or environmental legislative policy is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of one or all the following: a written examination, an oral interview panel, and a department interview with the hiring manager.

Probationary work period is one year.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the External Affairs Division.

The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.

Special Requirements

Must possess a Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.