Full-Time Director of Policy and Government Affairs
Job Description
Ideally the Director of Policy & Government Affairs is a highly experienced government affairs professional with extensive local, regional, state and federal relationships and legislative track record. In addition to having deep relationships and knowledge of legislative processes, this person will have the acumen to build new relationships, facilitate complex and sometimes contentious policy debates and develop “win-win” legislative compromises with sound judgement and integrity.
Additionally, the Director will be able to skillfully lead:
- a team of five staff
- internal collaboration with executive members and managerial staff of SFPUC’s Water, Wastewater, and Power Enterprises to translate technical analysis into legislative strategy and
- strategic, cross-sector partnerships to advance policy and legislative priorities.
Essential Responsibilities Under Your Leadership
Under the direction of the External Affairs Assistant General Manager and Deputy Assistant General Manager, the Director of Policy and Government Affairs will perform a broad range of managerial, professional, and analytical work. The Director of Policy and Government Affairs will be responsible for:
- Crafting the PUC’s public policy agenda and strategy for achieving that agenda including providing timely and strategic recommendations to refine advocacy strategies in response to frequent shifts on the legislative and regulatory policy landscape;
- Directing the development and execution of legislative and advocacy strategies and policies that advance the SFPUC’s core objectives, goals, and plans at the local, regional, state and federal levels;
- Building and strengthening external relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry associations, environmental justice and environmental organizations and others to advance SFPUC policy priorities. Building and leading strategic, cross-sector partnerships to advance policy and legislative priorities;
- Maintaining strong internal working relationships with the SFPUC staff. Briefing them of relevant policy proposals, legislation, regulation or trends including frequent communication and collaboration with Executive Management. Collaborating with the Mayor’s Office and other City departments to advance complimentary policy and legislative positions;
- Directing and managing the analyzing, tracking and monitoring of federal, state, and local legislation as well as emerging legislative, policy or regulatory issues and proposals;
- Writing positions statements, talking points, issue briefs, comment letters and other appropriate responses to bills, regulations, and policies proposed by legislators;
- Manage daily activities of state and federal lobbyists from multiple lobbying firms. Manage lobbyist contracts and reporting;
- Supervise daily work of direct reports. Coach direct reports to improve performance and achieve professional development goals. Recruit and retain high-performing direct reports;
- Collaborate with External Affairs Bureau leadership to develop and achieve the Bureau’s goals and priorities.
The 0933 Manager V, Director of Policy and Government Affairs will perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How to Apply
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