Government Affairs Representative jobs in Round Rock, TX
Government Affairs Representative supports the implementation of strategic plans and engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities to achieve business goals. Liaises with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Being a Government Affairs Representative collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Monitors and analyses proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends and prepare reports and informational documents to inform and support business leaders. Additionally, Government Affairs Representative requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. The Government Affairs Representative work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Government Affairs Representative typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director, Government Affairs
- Capital Metro
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
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WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Director, Government Affairs-Regional reports directly to the Vice President, Government Affairs. This position serves as the CapMetro principal government affairs representative on regional issues and is responsible for developing and delivering complex regional government affairs and communications strategy, to include serving as a liaison to public officials and entities, representing CapMetro programs and services at public/government meetings, dissemination of public information, public relations, communications, management of internal and stakeholder communications, provide strategic input for special events and media/public relations efforts.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
- Develop and implement an integrated government affairs strategy and engagement process for regional government interactions.
- Advise the Vice President of Government Affairs and staff on a wide variety of sensitive internal and external issues impacting intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.
- Direct and develop strategy for the CapMetro activities with City/Town Councils, Travis County Commissioners Court, and other Commissioners Courts as appropriate, CAMPO, CTRMA, CARTS, and governing bodies in jurisdictions within the CapMetro service area.
- Ensure that stakeholders and elected officials have the opportunity to provide input regarding CapMetro programs and initiatives prior to key milestone decisions being made as part of the agency’s larger public involvement efforts.
- Direct the selection process, work program and activities of regional consultants. Facilitates interaction between staff, the Board of Directors and consultants.
- Strategically direct the development of public information materials and serve as a resource for media, in coordination with appropriate departments
- Develop fact sheets, reports, legislative and policy analysis, and public information materials.
- Develop briefing materials, speeches/speaking points, and presentations for CapMetro executive team members and Board of Directors, in coordination with the Vice President of Government Affairs and appropriate departments.
- Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Relations, Government Affairs, Political Science or related field. Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years.
- Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience managing a program of government relations, which includes working with federal and state legislature, legislative staff, and county/city and regional governments.
- Experience in the areas of planning, research, program development and budgeting required. A background in transportation services is preferred.
- Working knowledge of government relations principles, practices, and research and planning techniques.
- Working knowledge of government relations laws, regulations and legislative processes governing transportation policies and funding sources.
- Knowledge of local/regional/state media, community leaders, governmental bodies and elected officials. Demonstrated ability to work at a very high executive level with confidence to effectively lead superiors and peers and to enlist the contributions of those who are not direct reports in accomplishing Authority wide goals
- Excellent strategic and organizational skills.
- Ability and experience in establishing relationships with elected officials and respective staff at the state and local levels
- Skill in verbal communications such as making public presentations or speaking to the media.
- Ability to research and quickly synthesize information, present it creatively, and in a variety of formats and mediums to target audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive, confidential and complex government and community relations issues.
- Ability to work quickly under deadline pressure.
- Ability to work after hours and on call.
- Ability to work independently and establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, media and CapMetro staff.
- Technical proficiency with computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word Suite and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing employees performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use as well as horizontally. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status:
As a Stationed position, the incumbent is expected to be assigned an individual workspace. Expected to work in the office 4 days a week.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU- Work with a diverse, collaborative and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
- Utilize our free and reduced fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
- If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Child Care and Learning Center.
- …and much more!
Capital Metro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. Capital Metro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.
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Director, U.S. Government Affairs and Public Policy – State Affairs
- BlackRock
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Texas, TX
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionAbout this roleWe are recruiting four regional Directors of State Affairs to lead BlackRock’s advocacy at the state and local level in the United States. Each individual will be responsible...
- 28 Days Ago
Government Account Representative
- W.W. Grainger
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- Work Location Type: Onsite As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million cus...
- 18 Days Ago
Director of Bond Finance
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- Texas Department of Housing & Community AffairsDirector of Bond Finance Job Posting Number: 00021870Salary: $12,462.50 - $14,652.00 (monthly)COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONSummary of Job De...
- 22 Days Ago
TDHCA - Sofware Quality Assurance Analyst
- TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- TDHCA - Sofware Quality Assurance Analyst (00041836) Organization: TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: TDHCA physical address 221 East 11th Stree...
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- TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
- TDHCA - Multifamily Programs Systems Analyst (00041763) Organization: TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: TDHCA physical address 221 East 11th St...
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Submission for the position: Access Services Representative 2 - Part Time Evenings - (Job Number: 24006142)
- Baylor Scott & White Healthcare
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Pflugerville, TX
- JOB SUMMARY The Access Services Representative 2 obtains current and accurate demographics and insurance information in ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Antitrust | Assistant Attorney General III-IV
- Texas Attorney General
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Austin, TX
- ****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION***** GENERAL DESCRIPTI...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Antitrust | Assistant Attorney General I-II
- Texas Attorney General
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Austin, TX
- ****PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION***** GENERAL DESCRIPTI...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Public Relations and Foreign Government Liaison
- Gutierrez Law Firm
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Austin, TX
- Job Description Job Description Public Relations and Foreign Government Liaison at Gutierrez Law Firm (Austin, Tx) Creat...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Antitrust | Assistant Attorney General I-II
- Texas Attorney General
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Austin, TX
- PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION IS EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THIS ROLE AND NOT A FORMAL APPLICATION* GENERAL DESCRIPTION The O...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mechanical Design Engineer - Connector/Cable Harness
- AirBorn, Inc.
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Georgetown, TX
- This position is located at our Georgetown, TX headquarters. Relocation assistance is provided for the right candidate. ...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Assistant Store Manager
- Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
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Pflugerville, TX
- Overview: As an Assistant Store Manager (“ASM”), you will use your customer service and leadership experience to help co...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Advocate (Bilingual)
- Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
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ROUND ROCK, TX
- Overview: Customer Advocate (Bilingual) As a Customer Service Representative, you will play an essential part in ensurin...
- 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, in Williamson County (with a small part in Travis), which is a part of the Greater Austin, Texas metropolitan area. The population was 99,887 at the 2010 census.
The city straddles both sides of the Balcones Escarpment, a fault line in which the areas roughly east of Interstate 35 are flat and characterized by having black, fertile soils of the Blackland Prairie, and the west side of the Escarpment which consists mostly of hilly, karst-like terrain with little topsoil and higher elevations and which is part of the Texas Hill Country. Located abo...
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Income Estimation for Government Affairs Representative jobs
$87,906 to $120,451
Round Rock, Texas area prices
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What does a Government Affairs Representative do?
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