Government Affairs Manager jobs in Bowling Green, KY

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates continuous improvement procedures.
• Represents the department to other agencies, contractors and vendors.
• Evaluates programs, policies and procedures for effectiveness and recommends modifications and improvements.
• Fosters a culture of empowerment and ownership to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates continuous improvement procedures and reviews within department and throughout Metro.
• Supervises and coordinates various research projects relating to OMB and Metro’s strategic plan.
• Works directly with staff to determine whether policy, legal, or financial issues can be resolved within existing policies and procedures.
• Provides additional training and guidance to existing staff as well as developing a training system for newly hired personnel.
• Would oversee a functional area such as budget, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, or departmental relationship management.
• Serves as a liaison to the OMB management team or any ad hoc committees to resolve systemic issues either within OMB or throughout the enterprise.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Six (6) years of finance, accounting, budget preparation, budget analysis, procurement, program compliance, payroll, revenue collection, financial analysis experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must be able to work mandatory comp time during certain periods of the calendar year.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.