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Legislative & Governmental Affairs Senior Advisor

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Legislative & Governmental Affairs Senior Advisor

Salary

$96,576.86 - $140,036.45 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07255

Department

County Manager

Division

County Manager Div

Opening Date

11/14/2025

Closing Date

11/28/2025 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

This position leads the Legislative and Government Affairs function on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and County Manager. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

+ Develop and maintain relationships with legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and municipal partners to advance the County’s public policy goals, in alignment with applicable laws.

+ Propose, solicit, or prepare legislative and regulatory changes while identifying and addressing affected interests.

+ Plan and coordinate the County’s political and legislative strategy in collaboration with the BoCC and Adams County staff.

+ Supervise the Human Services Legislative and Policy Analyst and convene other departmental policy staff.

Examples of Duties for Success

+ Lead and oversee the County’s legislative lobbying and regulatory efforts both nationally and locally, collaborating directly with cross-functional teams to advance key initiatives.

+ Monitor federal, state, and regulatory activity affecting the county.

+ Manage federal and state lobbyists and establish direct communication channels with federal regulators.

+ Represent the County and work closely with local jurisdictions and quasi-governmental agencies and special districts on matters of direct impact.

+ Oversee the proactive development of and response to legislation, regulations, and/or policy changes affecting the County’s operation and governance.

+ Manage the County's legislative and regulatory activities, including lobbying for or against prospective legislation and regulations, analyzing pending legislation, regulation, priorities, and issues and the potential impact on the county via management of an internal cross-functional team, and recommending strategies and policy initiatives to the BoCC.

+ Articulating the county's legislative agenda to local, state, and federal elected officials and special districts.

+ Establish and maintain relationships with legislators, legislative committees, elected officials, regulators, and various intergovernmental associations.

+ Represent the County and may serve as Board proxy on Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) Steering Committees, CCI Initiatives/Events and other groups as assigned.

+ Communicate the outcome of legislative and regulatory activities to elected officials and management team.

+ Coordinate, plan, and execute multiple strategic visits per year to Washington D.C. with federal partners and administration offices. This includes arranging meetings, compiling briefing materials, and preparing senior staff and BoCC for the lobbying efforts.

+ Coordinate with the management team, department directors, elected officials, and Budget/Finance personal on legislation/regulation that has a programmatic and fiscal impact.

+ Work to advance the credibility and political influence of the county in federal, state, local and regional arenas through participation and involvement in federal, state, local and regional projects, and issues.

+ Work closely with the Board of County Commissioners on setting federal and state legislative priorities for the county.

+ Routinely present to the BoCC and other high-profile groups of elected officials and community leaders on legislative and regulatory matters.

+ Engage with community stakeholders, as appropriate, to understand impacts to potential policy and/or regulatory changes.

+ Assist in studies, programs or special projects related to regional and countywide initiatives.

+ Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

+ Participate in department budget preparation, administration, monitor and controls of expenditures.

+ Availability for evening and weekend hours, including out of state travel.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of local government policies and procedures.

+ Innovative and detailed-oriented while maintaining a systems-level approach to analysis and implementing programs and strategies.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-level programs and projects effectively.

+ Experience managing staff and professional lobby teams.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and produce research.

+ Understanding of both technical and legal material.

+ Learn, interpret, and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, and regulations.

+ Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Demonstrated project management capabilities.

+ Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking and in creating and delivering presentations.

+ Proven ability to build healthy, effective working relationships with staff at various levels of an organization.

+ Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

+ Flexibility to handle multiple projects, become informed on new topics quickly, and adapt to evolving priorities.

+ Ability to maintain a professional demeanor with the ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully and diplomatically.

+ Commitment to ethical standards in the course of public service.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

+ Minimum Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional legislative or public affairs experience in the public sector OR any equivalent combination with at least three (3) years of supervisory and board experience.

+ Prior experience in dealing with the public, elected officials, department/division heads, and boards and commissions, and special interest groups.

+ Previous legislative, regulatory, and public sector or public sector-related experience preferred.

Education and Training:

+ Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning or directly related field.

+ Master's Degree preferred.

License or Certificate:None.

Background Check:Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

+ AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

+ Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

+ Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

+ Generous Vacation/Sick leave

+ Long-Term Disability

+ Retirement Plan

+ Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Fitness Center

+ Employee Health Clinics

+ Flexible Work Schedules

+ Recreation Center Discounts

+ Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Wellness programs

+ Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

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Do you possess at least 5 years of progressively responsible professional legislative or public affairs experience in the public sector OR any equivalent combination of related experience.

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Please describe your experience as is relates to this position.

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Do you possess at least 3 years of supervisory and board experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your supervisory and board experience as it relates to this position.

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Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning or directly related field?

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+ No

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Employer

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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