Manager, Government Affairs

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Kirkland, WA

5h•$96,700 - $125,600•Onsite

About The Position

The role leads a comprehensive and effective state and local best practice government affairs program to advance and support the Company's overall business plan and state-specific objectives at the area level

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree accredited) in Political Science, Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study or in lieu of degree,
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience

Nice To Haves

5 years of prior work experience in government affairs (in addition to education requirement)

Responsibilities

Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory and other government activities to senior staff as appropriate and communicate effectively with appropriate line-of-business managers.
Perform legislative advocacy activities including direct lobbying for the weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation more favorable to WM.
Represent WM at area fundraising events.
Provide support for local area key expansion projects.
Evaluate emerging policy issues and the impact on WM. Participate on teams formed to develop the WM response to these policy proposals, and communicate with sales, public sector services, operations, etc.
Call upon state agency officials and staff, state legislators, congressional delegation and industry trade associations, periodically to discuss current issues involving the company and the industry.
Ensure the company complies with all campaign finance and lobbying/ethics laws.