Director of Governmental Affairs
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 9533 - 11266
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local regional state and federal partners to plan design construct operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
About this position
The Director of Governmental Affairs reports to the President of the Board of Commissioners and to Executive Counsel and is responsible for liaising with local state and federal government officials in matters pertaining to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East (SLFPA-E) and providing support and advice as needed regarding funding regulation and legislative matters on the local state and federal level. Minimum Qualifications
1. Knowledge of local state and federal legislative bodies officials and functions. 2. Skilled in interacting with various governmental and private sector agencies officials and stakeholders and keeping the board and administrative leadership apprised of same Job Duties and Other Information
Serves as the primary liaison between SLFPA-E and federal state and local governmental bodies and officials.
Coordinates and participates in meetings discussions and functions necessary to achieve funding goals and legislative goals as adopted by the Authority.
Reviews and tracks legislative instruments and provides timely advice and information to board and administrative leadership on items pertaining to or potentially impacting the SLFPA-E.
Identifies potential funding sources for capital projects and operations expenses at the local state and federal level. Coordinates research analysis and monitors funding applications including but not limited to capital outlay requests.
Assists commissioners and administrative leadership where requested in resolving issues and conflicts with governmental entities and officials.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Unclassified full-time
Work Schedule:Full time Flexible work schedule.
Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package including participation in the states retirement plan health insurance agency-paid short-term disability coverage paid holidays and paid annual and sick leaveHow To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessmentis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Applylink above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
For further information about this vacancy contact:Shannon West
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
