Executive Coordinator - Government Affairs

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to serving a growing and diverse community of over 328,000 residents in Pierce County, Washington. Guided by a purpose of "People Helping People," the fire district provides emergency services, fire suppression, technical rescues, and community risk reduction with compassion, courage, humility, ownership, and trust. Operating from 20 fire stations, the team includes just under 600 members, with approximately 500 uniformed personnel and 90 civilian staff.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment while actively participating in community education and development.

Role Description

The Executive Coordinator - Government Affairs is a full-time, on-site role based in Puyallup, WA. This position serves as a liaison between the District and community, civic, and governmental entities. This position ensures the District maintains strong relationships with stakeholders and remains informed and responsive to developments at the local, county, and state levels. Responsibilities include representing the District at external meetings, analyzing legislation, drafting responses, and tracking public policy that may affect District operations or strategy.

The role requires political acumen, public communication skills, and the ability to build trust across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and research skills to gather, evaluate, and organize data effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in professional writing.
• Proficiency in project management to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to establish strong relationships and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, including government entities and community organizations.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills to handle administrative functions and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience working in public sector or government affairs roles.
• Proficiency in using office software and tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field; and
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public affairs, community engagement, or legislative analysis.

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