Director of Government Affairs

Description

Essential Job Functions :

• Possess a strong understanding of state and federal laws that govern industry practices.
• Provide input and support with the development of corporate strategies, policies and plans that align with government laws, regulations and standards.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory activities to promote the company’s market position. Responsible for gathering, interpreting, and informing management on potential business risks and opportunities in designated markets.
• Possess the ability to take complex legislation and regulations and develop messaging to inform external stakeholders.
• Makes formal presentations to boards, committees, legislators, or other bodies, on governmental or public affairs, as requested.
• Works collaboratively with the Division Vice President to develop formal correspondence and messaging relating to company services directed to external audiences.
• Responsible for understanding franchise agreements for designated territories. Provide stewardship for compliance with assigned contracts.
• Collaborate with all company functions to ensure successful execution of contractual obligations. Provide regular updates to internal teams on any contract changes or practices that impact business operations.
• Work collaboratively with the Government Affairs team to share information to further advance the growth and expansion of the organization.

This includes closely monitoring City political dynamics.

• Interface with yard management and personnel regarding issues associated with customer accounts.
• Analyze lost unfavorable business events and pursue corrective actions as directed.
• Actively engage in community organizations including chamber of commerce, service clubs and other charitable organizations to promote Athens.
• Attend City, business and community events as an Athens representative.
• Provide oversight on all community events that Athens participates in.
• Participate in regular department meetings.
• Provide weekly and or monthly reports on all activities as directed.
• Participate in annual department planning and budgeting.
• Attend Industry and Public Agency Association meetings as directed.
• Timely completion of all other assignments as directed by the Vice President of Government Affairs.

Required Qualifications :

• At least four years in politics as an elected official, or staff member.
• At least five years in business in a front End roll such as Sales, Marketing, or Public Relations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with negotiating contracts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word / Excel / Access / PowerPoint).
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Bilingual required Mandarin / Chinese

Preferred Qualifications :

• A Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Bilingual Mandarin / Chinese

Salary $92,000 - $156,493

Benefits :

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment
30+ days ago