Intergovernmental Policy Advisor

Intergovernmental Policy Advisor

Salary

$143,321.47 - $197,824.00 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00358

Department

City Managers Office

Division

CMO_IntergovrnmntlRelations_AD

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Bellevue collaborates with local, regional, state, federal, and international partners to advance shared priorities such as infrastructure investment, sustainable growth, housing affordability, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality.

Bellevue is hiring for two positions that support Bellevue's Intergovernmental Relations team in service to the City Council and city leadership, with a primary focus on regional policy and intergovernmental partnerships.

• Position One will focus on utility, infrastructure, water, wastewater, energy, environmental, and resource-management issues.
• Position Two will focus on growth, land use, affordable housing, economic development and sustainability issues.

Both positions monitor and analyze policy developments, develop strategic recommendations, represent the city in regional forums, and advance advocacy efforts that support Bellevue's priorities and goals.

Both are full-time, permanent positions.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Advance the city's legislative and policy priorities by supporting advocacy strategies and communicating Bellevue's positions to governmental agencies and external partners.
• 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 that align 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 the 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.
• Represent the city at regional forums or meetings, which will include in person attendance at regional meetings in the Puget Sound area.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of a director or assistant director.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities but may act as lead to staff across departments.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands the city's mission, strategic priorities, policies, operations, budget processes, and governance structure.
• Applies knowledge of public administration, policy development, legislative processes, and regional, state, and federal governmental affairs.
• Analyzes utility, infrastructure, environmental, and regional policy issues affecting municipalities.
• Identifies emerging issues, develops strategic approaches, and addresses policy challenges proactively.
• Researches, analyzes, and synthesizes complex policy, legislative, technical, and utility-related information into clear recommendations and decision-support materials.
• Prepares high-quality briefings, presentations, reports, policy analyses, and correspondence for elected officials and executive leadership.
• Exercises sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and political acumen when addressing sensitive or complex issues.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with elected officials, partner agencies, community leaders, advisory bodies, and the public.
• Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences through excellent oral and written communication.
• Collaborates across departments and organizations while fostering a professional, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project implementation.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in public policy issues or public administration.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves reaching, moving, communicating, operating objects, tools, or controls.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required transport, position, install and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. We need a complete answer to the questions asked below.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

03

How many years of progressively responsible related experience in public policy issues or public administration do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• More than 9 years of experience

04

Which of the following best describes your experience preparing policy recommendations, briefing materials, presentations, or speaking points for elected officials or executive leadership?

• No experience
• Limited experience (participated or contributed occasionally)
• Moderate experience (prepared materials regularly as part of my role)
• Extensive experience (frequently developed recommendations and briefing materials for senior leaders and decision-makers)

05

Please describe your experience. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [200 words MAXIMUM]

06

Which best describes your experience reviewing and analyzing legislation, regulations, or policy proposals?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

07

Select all policy areas in which you have professional experience:

• Utilities
• Infrastructure
• Water/Wastewater
• Energy
• Environmental Policy
• Land Use and Planning
• Affordable Housing
• Economic Development
• Sustainability
• Transportation
• Government Operations/Public Administration
• Human Services
• Community Development
• Public Health
• Other Public Policy Areas
• None of the above

08

Which best describes your experience representing an organization in intergovernmental, regional, or external partner forums?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience as a primary representative

09

Select all forums where you have represented an organization:

• Regional committees
• Intergovernmental working groups
• State government forums
• Federal government meetings
• Industry associations
• Public meetings or hearings
• Community stakeholder groups
• Advisory boards or commissions
• None of the above

10

Which best describes your experience developing advocacy strategies, legislative agendas, or policy priorities?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience leading these efforts

11

Select all activities you have performed:

• Developed legislative agendas
• Drafted policy priorities
• Built advocacy strategies
• Coordinated stakeholder outreach
• Monitored legislation and regulations
• Developed position statements
• Prepared legislative testimony
• Briefed executive leadership on policy matters
• None of the above

12

Which position(s) are you interested in: (select all that apply)

• Position One: utility, infrastructure, water, wastewater, energy, environmental, and resource-management issues.
• Position Two: growth, land use, affordable housing, economic development and sustainability issues.

13

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 2 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 2 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/