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Functional TitleGovernment Affairs Manager

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryLegal & Government Affairs

GradeEA.1

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0006

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelManagement

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameGovernment Affairs

Reports toDirector, Intergovernmental Relations

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8:30-5:00 PM M-F; Some night meetings possible; Hours may vary depending on legislative activity

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheGovernment Affairs Managerbuilds strategic relationships with government officials and community and business stakeholders to advance policies and initiatives that support WSSC Water interests. S/he maintains an up-to-date knowledge of agency activities and developments, tracks and monitors the activities of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties as they relate to the Commission and communicates the Commission’s initiatives to elected officials and governmental agencies. Also, the Government Affairs Manager assists in formulating position statements on legislation and representing the Commission before municipalities, county councils, and on a limited basis, the Maryland General Assembly and the United States Congress.

Essential Functions

• Builds strategic relationships with government officials and community and business stakeholders for the purpose of advancing the policies and initiatives of the Commission and enhancing the Commission’s image

• Manages external relations with government officials and community and business stakeholders

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of Commission activities and developments

• Provides early warning of issues and initiatives that will impact the business units at all levels of the Commission

• Acts as a liaison between the Commission and local government and community leaders

• Participates in cooperative efforts to develop or disseminate Commission positions on variety of issues

• Participates in workshops and hearings concerning policy matters and provides assessments of positions of parties to management as part of recommendations

• Attends community events, county council meetings, municipal meetings and reports back issues impacting WSSC Water

• Serves on many job-related committees and boards to understand current public and government viewpoints

• Promotes understanding, confidence and support from government and business leaders on matters of interest to the Commission

• Maintains a current knowledge and awareness of public opinion/reaction to external events in order to manage external relations

• Represents the Commission at public meetings and community events

• Drafts and prepares routine correspondence and reports

• Reviews and analyzes federal, state, and local legislation for its impact on the Commission

• Develops and maintains relationships with key state, county, municipal elected officials, regulatory and community leaders

• Works closely with the WSSC Water Office of Communications and Community Outreach

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good experience in legislative matters as well as issue advocacy experience

• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process as demonstrated by working with county or state legislative bodies or in another position which requires extensive involvement with various legislative entities

• Ability to articulate the interests and positions of the agency accurately and compellingly; Experience with or demonstrated ability to track bills, develop testimony and testify before elected bodies

• Ability to propose, consider, and evaluate initiatives

• Ability to translate complicated industry issues into understandable presentations

• Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear concise manner

• Exemplary interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Ability to interact as a team player within the business unit; strong analytical skills with ability to identify issues and recommend solutions

• Ability to provide quality analysis quickly, under pressure

• Ability to handle numerous issues, projects at one time

• Excellent computer and on-line research skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5+ years’ experience in the practice of law, public relations or legislative analysis that includes 2+ years experience as a lobbyist or as an executive or legislative staff position, which had significant responsibility for analyzing legislative or regulatory issues, recommending and preparing positions and position statements, and representing the employer with public officials and legislative bodies

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire

Preferences

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Communications or related field

• Familiarity with WSSC Water service area

• Familiarity with the political climate in Maryland and specifically in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties

Salary$92,471 - $156,701

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a Master's or other advanced degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have 5+ years experience practicing law, legislative analysis or public relations?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have 2+ years experience working as a lobbyist or legislative staffer?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you familiar with the geo-political climate of Prince George's and/or Montgomery counties in Maryland?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents