Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator

An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating the research, preparation of applications, and administration involved in the receipt of Federal and State Aid by the County, a County department or a local jurisdiction. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring pending Federal and State legislation which may affect the jurisdiction or department and for representing its interests to agencies and legislative bodies involved with aid programs. The work includes advising various departments and/or divisions as to the availability of Federal and State revenue and providing technical assistance in grant application. Supervision is received from an administrative superior through consultation, conferences, review of oral and written reports and evaluation of effectiveness in securing and administrating financial aid for the jurisdiction. Does related work as required.

To be eligible, a candidate must now be serving and have served on a continuous basis with permanent or contingent permanent competitive status as an Assistant Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the written examination. Provisional time immediately preceding a permanent appointment to the same title(s) will be credited.

The written test will cover
knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:
1. Preparing written material; 2. Understanding and interpreting written material; 3. Understanding and interpreting tabular material; 4. Administration.