Salary: $96,124.00 - $144,186.00 Annually
Location : 101 SW Main St, Portland, OR 97204, Suite 700, OR
Job Type: Non-Union Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00027
Department: Communications and Public Affairs
Division: Government Affairs
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The Senior Coordinator, Government Affairs, plans and coordinate the development of TriMet's strategic and long-range goals and policies. They communicate and work to implement those goals and policies through federal, state, and regional partnerships and coordination. The Senior Coordinator works to coordinate with the relevant TriMet Directors to develop annual plans and strategies.

This position represents TriMet interests with state, regional, and local government policy staff, with national and state interest groups, and with Metro, various jurisdictions, agencies, and the public. They assist with researching, analyzing, and implementing performance-based planning and sustainability-related policies, procedures and projects, both for the agency and in the transit industry at large. This position works to explore new mobility strategies and their associated commercial opportunities to leverage TriMet's assets.

This positions requires a minimum of three (3) days in-office per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers' experiences and of TriMet's product and service offerings. Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions.

TriMet is an in-person first organization, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration, customer service, and safe and efficient operations. Some positions may be able to work up to two days remotely depending on department policy, business needs, and manager discretion.
Essential Functions

1. Act as TriMet's primary policy liaison and track planning and policy efforts by federal, state, regional, and local jurisdictions that may impact the agency. Brief TriMet staff and leadership, including the Board of Directors, on developments related to transit industry trends, especially related to sustainability and new mobility,
2. Provide staff support and data analysis for special projects including developing and implementing TriMet's sustainability programs, federal, state and regional policies and requirements and other projects as assigned. Work directly with front line employees to solicit information and ideas.
3. Track and analyze federal, state and local legislation related to transportation, land use, sustainability and livability policy and funding, and provide recommendations to Director of Planning & Policy, Director of Government Affairs, Executive Director of Public Affairs and General Manager on TriMet positions.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of a visionary mobility program, including demand management, shared mobility, mobility as a service, data infrastructure, personal mobility, personalized transportation services, and behavioral economic strategies that meet TriMet's transportation and livability goals. Explore ideas to commercialize TriMet's assets.
5. Provide data analysis support to the General Manager, Executive Director of Public Affairs, and Director of Planning & Policy including research, organizing data in charts and spreadsheets, and preparing presentation materials as requested.
6. Respond to requests for information related to TriMet policies and performance-based planning and sustainability-related efforts from elected officials, federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and national and international peers.
7. Develop recommendations for continued improvement of the transit system for consideration by the General Manager, Executive Directors, and the Director of Planning & Policy.
8. Represent the TriMet and the General Manager at national and local meetings on performance-based planning and sustainability and serve as the General Manager's liaison to national and local performance-based planning and sustainability working groups. Exercise independent judgment to ensure working groups' outcomes reflect TriMet's and the General Manager's goals. Make presentations on behalf of TriMet and the General Manager at national conferences (e.g., APTA, Railvolution).

Position Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.

A Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts is preferred.

A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Planning is preferred.
A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience.*
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal administration and development of public policy are required.

Two (2) years of working knowledge of transit, or experience at a transit agency, are preferred.
Or any equivalent combination of training or experience.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. A complete work history will be required for this purpose at the time of offer; any omitted work history will not be considered after hire. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 15, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time

Salary RangeMinimum: $96,124.00
Maximum: $144,186.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate's education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet's salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection ProcessCandidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. Professional Reference Check
4. Degree Verification
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

Regular Full-Time or Limited Term Full-Time
Non-Union Employee Benefits
A regular full-time, non-union employee is an employee who works a minimum of 30 hours per week. A limited term, full-time employee must be hired for six or more months, have a predetermined ending date, and work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

2026 Medical Plan Options

• Regence Non-Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Non-Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,700 Individual/$3,400 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.

All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.

2026 Dental Plan Options

• Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
• Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.

Coverage Effective Date - Medical and dental insurance is effective first of the month following date of hire.

Waive Medical and Dental Coverage - TriMet non-union, exempt employees who waive their medical and dental coverage through TriMet and provide proof of coverage outside of TriMet, will receive $250 per month as taxable income.

Medical and Dental Rates - Non-union employees working 30+ hours/week pay 6% of the total monthly premium for medical and dental. Non-union employees working 20-29 hours/week pay 25% of the total monthly premium. The rates below reflect the employee's portion of the monthly premium for those working 30+ hours each week.

Rates effective January 1, 2026
Regence Non-Union 80/20 PPO
Employee: $ 58.92
Employee & Spouse: $ 123.72
Employee & Child(ren): $ 103.10
Employee & Family: $ 164.94

Regence Non-Union HSA
Employee: $ 51.22
Employee & Spouse: $ 107.56
Employee & Child(ren): $ 89.62
Employee & Family: $ 143.40

Non-Union HSA Employer Monthly Contribution
Employee: $ 62.50
Employee & Spouse: $125.00
Employee & Child(ren): $125.00
Employee & Family: $125.00

Kaiser Permanente EPO
Employee: $ 48.76
Employee & Spouse: $ 97.54
Employee & Child(ren): $ 87.78
Employee & Family: $ 146.30

Delta Dental of Oregon
Employee: $ 4.40
Employee & Spouse: $ 8.30
Employee & Child(ren): $ 8.36
Employee & Family: $ 12.52

Kaiser Dental
Employee: $ 4.40
Employee & Spouse: $ 8.32
Employee & Child(ren): $ 8.36
Employee & Family: $ 12.56

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.

Wellness Program
TriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include Flu shot clinics. Omada Healthy Lifestyle Support Program focused on the prevention and management of diabetes and hypertension. Sword, a digital physical therapy program to treat back, joint, and muscle pain from the comfort of your home for employees and dependents who are enrolled in a TriMet medical plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
• Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.

Childcare Reimbursement Account