Government Affairs Regional Manager
Southwest Florida Water Management District
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brooksville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $57,875 - $91,203 per year
About the role
- Develops and maintains relationships with local, state, and federal government elected officials and staff, key state agency personnel, chambers of commerce, and community-based organizations.
- Monitors and participates in local commission and council meetings, local and regional community boards, and provides government affairs support to external constituents.
- Provides internal and external constituent service.
- Provides support to internal bureaus and represents the District throughout a defined geographical region.
- Develops, coordinates, and/or administers responses to inquiries regarding the organization.
- Provides counsel and policy-related assistance to department directors and executive staff.
- Participates in District emergency management activities and other departmental activities and performs other duties as needed.
- Provides ability to work with diverse stakeholders, build mutually-beneficial relationships, resolve conflicts and work with little supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree, or higher, in business administration, communications, public relations, or related field and Two (2) years related work experience in public relations, communications, or business related work experience OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university and Four (4) years related work experience in public relations, communications, or business related work experience OR High School diploma or equivalent and Six (6) years related work experience in public relations, communications.
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience working with local governments within coverage area (Hernando, Citrus Sumter, Marion, Lake and Levy counties)
Benefits
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
- 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
- Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
- Vision insurance
- Deferred compensation Program
- Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability (District Paid)
- Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
- Health savings & flexible spending accounts
- Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
- Legal and Identity Theft protection
- Wellness program
- Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
- Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
- State adoption benefit qualified employer
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscommunicationsbusiness administrationgovernment affairsemergency management
Soft Skills
relationship buildingconflict resolutionstakeholder engagementindependent workconstituent service
Certifications
valid driver’s license