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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> legislative and federal delegations, testifies and writes letters of support/opposition at board direction. Works with the Association of Oregon Counties and other statewide organizations on legislative issues important to counties. 4.Coordinates the County's federal lobbying agenda, including issue identification, legislative and administrative rule analysis, and policy brief development, manages the procurement and contracting processes for selection of a federal lobbying firm. Responsible for coordinating and managing federal grant applications, funding appropriations, and reporting requirements. 5.Assists the Board of Commissioners and the Chief Administrative Officer in developing and defining county policy and position papers. Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations; recommends the implementation of new/revised policies, system procedures, or organizational changes. 6.Conducts project and organizational studies that may require coordination with external organizations and agencies and reports findings to Board of Commissioners, and Chief Administrative Officer. Organizes, facilitates, and participates with county departments and external agencies to identity needs, evaluate services, establish objectives, and provide final reports to the Board of Commissioners. 7.Attends Board meetings when appropriate; assists in the preparation of meetings and work sessions for the Board of Commissioners including: BOC planning agenda, BOC session, management update, work sessions, and other proceedings. 8.Acts as lead on complex initiatives, studies, and projects and provides support and direction to other Policy Analysts. 9.Works in a collaborative manner with appointed and elected officials on specific assignments; acts as a Board liaison to departments to facilitate meeting agendas and proper documentation. 10.Participates in and facilitates the development and implementation of countywide strategic planning, goal setting, performance measurements, and other board initiatives. 11.Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in public policy, public administration, business administration or a closely related field; 2.Four (4) of progressively responsible experience in management or policy analysis and development for a governmental organization, which includes (2) years in the specific specialty field for which we are recruiting (i.e. governmental relations, public policy, economic development); 3.Any satisfactory combination of experience and training that demonstrates possession of required knowledge, skills, and abilities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: the principles and practices of public administration; organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, and public processes and issues; research methods and techniques; performance based outcomes; county and departmental policies and procedures; municipal government, state statutes, administrative rules and the legislative process. Ability to: investigate and analyze administrative and budgetary problems and develop recommendations; communicate and interact on a professional basis with elected officials, department heads, and county staff; identify issues impacting county policies or positions; interpret and apply complex policies and procedures; coordinate the priorities and activities of elected officials; assist in budget preparation; communicate effectively in both written and oral form; maintain effective relationships with elected and appointed officials, coworkers and the general public from diverse groups and backgrounds. Must be able to work independently and in a team setting. https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/4/2020