Intergovernmental Coordinator

Maricopa County, AZ

$65K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of government experience in communications or stakeholder relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law, or related field.
  • Experience and post-secondary education may substitute for qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and develop intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) and negotiate terms with partners.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government agencies and organizations to support strategic goals.
  • Advise management on significant issues with discretion and political sensitivity.
  • Track and process all agreement invoices and ensure compliance with retention schedules.
  • Prepare agendas and materials as Transportation Advisory Board Coordinator.
  • Facilitate meetings and events related to intergovernmental affairs.

Benefits

  • Work with a greater purpose.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid work options.
  • Opportunities for growth within Maricopa County.
  • Low-cost healthcare for employees and dependents.
  • Access to on-site child care services.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive wellness program with incentives.
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System with employer match on Day 1.
Full Job Description
Posting Date
08/04/26

Application Deadline
08/10/26

Pay Range
$65,000 - $104,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Transportation

About the Position

The Intergovernmental Coordinator position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills. The position exists to work closely with MCDOT professionals, federal, state, regional, and/or local jurisdictions, and other agencies/organizations to coordinate program and related activities, develop intergovernmental agreements, and negotiate agreement terms.

Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ


We Require
  • One year of government experience in communications, stakeholder relationships, or writing legal and/or technical documents
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Administration, Political Science, Pre-Law, or a closely related field
  • A combination of related post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis


Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value
  • Two years of experience working in government or the transportation industry
  • Three years of experience writing legal or technical documents


Job Contributions
  • Coordinate and develop IGAs and other agreements for the department. Negotiate agreement terms with outside agencies and municipalities supporting MCDOT's project, operations, and maintenance efforts
  • Build and maintain relationships with other government agencies, jurisdictions, and organizations to support the department's strategic goals and initiatives. Facilitate intergovernmental coordination to streamline decision-making processes. Coordinate meetings, conferences, and other events related to intergovernmental affairs
  • Advise management of critical issues promptly. Regularly exercises discretion, political sensitivity, and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, while serving as MCDOT liaison to federal, state, regional, and/or local communities and private partners regarding transportation projects and issues
  • Use attention to detail to track and process all agreement invoices and billings. Work with partners and stakeholders to ensure payment and legal terms are completed. Maintain Intergovernmental files and ensure compliance with Arizona State Library record retention schedules
  • Act as the Transportation Advisory Board Coordinator and Liaison by preparing agendas, presentations, and other materials. Assist the chair with facilitating the meeting
  • Other job duties as assigned


Working Conditions
  • This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions


Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, GIS, OnBase, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and project management software.

Selection Procedure
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive


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