Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager - Utilities

Join our team as a Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager - Utilities!

Are you passionate about shaping public policy and driving legislative change? The City of Upland is seeking a strategic and motivated Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager to lead our government relations efforts and advocate for policies that align with our mission and goals. The City is looking for a politically savvy Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager to lead its legislative and intergovernmental initiatives. This position plays a key role in shaping public policy, advocating for the City’s priorities, and fostering relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and community stakeholders. 

For more details, view the complete job description: Policy and Legislative Affairs Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and evaluate the City's legislative and governmental affairs activities.
• Analyze and monitor state and federal legislation and programs; assess their impact on City operations and policies.
• Advise elected officials and senior staff with timely policy analysis, legislative updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Represent the City in meetings with legislators, agencies, advocacy groups, and at public events.
• Prepare and present reports, talking points, legislative summaries, and policy position papers.
• Develop outreach materials including fact sheets, media content, and digital communications.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts and external partnerships to advance City goals.
• Assist with budget planning, funding strategies, and program implementation related to legislative initiatives.
• Respond to public and media inquiries, and participate in evening/weekend events and meetings as needed.
• Strong knowledge of legislative processes and governmental operations at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Excellent skills in policy research, strategic communication, public relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to build effective partnerships, influence policy outcomes, and represent the City with professionalism and diplomacy.

Qualification Guidelines:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in political science, public policy, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government and public affairs, or legislative analysis and outreach preferably in a public utility, including one year at a supervisory or lead level.

Salary

• The annual salary range for this position is $135,192.29 - $172,543.43

Benefits

• A Comprehensive benefits package is also offered. A full benefits summary is available here: click here.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically through governmentjobs.com/careers/uplandca by September 02, 2025.