Government Relations Manager

Clean Water Services • Clean Water Services Central, OR

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About The Position

The Office of the CEO is seeking a Government Relations Manager in the Government Affairs program. This position leads government relations, legislative and administrative policy development and analysis, and state and federal legislative advocacy to advance Clean Water Services (CWS) priorities and objectives. Collaborates and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization on policy analysis and development. Represents CWS to outside entities and policymakers. Advocates for CWS priorities and policy objectives before state and federal legislative bodies and agencies. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in government relations, legislative advocacy, and public policy analysis and development, working with elected officials, boards, or commissions.
• Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, public policy, government affairs, environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources, communications, economics, planning, or a related field.
• Candidates must file and maintain registration with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission upon hire.
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads annual development of legislative agendas, including internal staff coordination to identify issues and recommend policy positions; drafts state and federal legislative priorities and guiding principles incorporating Board feedback; participates in Board work sessions to solicit feedback on draft agendas; and presents finalized agendas to the Board, key partners, and policymakers.
• Evaluates, prioritizes, and tracks state and federal legislation, rulemaking, and policy initiatives with potential impact on CWS.
• Conducts detailed legislative analysis on proposed legislation, in collaboration with subject matter experts, and prepares reports on legislative outcomes, including new or modified laws, rules, or regulations that may impact CWS.
• Provides input and recommendations to the Leadership Team and Board of Directors on legislative, regulatory, and intergovernmental issues relevant to CWS.
• Collaborates with internal subject matter experts and leadership; navigates and resolves potentially conflicting priorities or approaches; and develops coherent and consistent positions on evolving issues on behalf of CWS.
• Manages and directs consultants supporting state and federal government affairs objectives. Oversees consultant contracts, including managing budgets, defining scope, developing requests for proposals, and managing the consultant selection process.
• Develops and executes legislative and advocacy strategies, including coalition engagement and relationship management with policymakers, to advance CWS priorities.
• Produces strategic communication materials, including policy briefs, testimony, and fact sheets, to educate and inform key policymakers and stakeholders.
• Identifies and evaluates risks and benefits associated with policy engagement or strategies, including analysis of CWS considerations and impacts on key relationships or partnerships.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with elected officials, agency leaders, legislative and agency staff, and other key policymakers at the state and federal levels.
• Coordinates educational outreach activities, including tours, to enhance policymakers’ understanding of CWS’ state and federal legislative priorities, operations, water quality permitting, and infrastructure needs.
• Delivers effective verbal presentations to the Board, legislators, Clean Water Advisory Commission, and other key stakeholders.
• Creates and maintains a positive, engaged, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture within the department, to improve the work groups’ understanding and recognition of diversity in the workplace, and foster multidisciplinary and integrated team approaches.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in anyـ phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior