State Government Affairs Manager

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$25.814

Job Posting:

JR2026- State Government Affairs Manager (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has an exciting career opportunity for a highly motivated teammate to serve as the State Government Affairs this role youll be responsible for the comprehensive government affairs and regulatory strategy for the agency. A Government Affairs Manager learns and shares the important work of NDOT--serving Nebraskas citizens providing for the best possible statewide transportation system for the movement of people and goods. A successful teammate in this position will represent NDOT and its priorities making a difference in the lives of Nebraskans by advocating on behalf of the department with elected state officials and their staff.

We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking

Pay range is $25.814 - $38.720 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage the government affairs and corresponding functions of the NDOT and assist with building a long-term government affairs strategy that supports the future infrastructure needs of Nebraska.
• Execute NDOTs government affairs strategy including developing legislation regulatory management and relationship building.
• Identify review and monitor proposed legislation on behalf of NDOT including but not limited to bill status amendment recommendations and strategy options.
• Advise agency management on potential legislation and assess possible impact on the agency.
• Draft information to include testimony and fact sheets to advise stakeholders on the impact of proposed legislation.
• Review and interpret current statute proposed legislation rules regulations promulgation guidance and policy and program statements to determine the impact on the agency.
• Provide direction and coordinate constituent correspondence and information requests with the External Affairs Manager.
• Collaborate actively with Policy Research Office partners and policy/government affairs stakeholders especially State Senators and related staff including coordinating responses to information requests with other NDOT personnel.
• Serve as custodian of records and revisions for agency rules and regulations.
• Finalize bill proposal drafts on behalf of NDOT and submit proposed legislation to the Policy Research Office.
• Manage the implementation of new laws and the promulgation of rules and regulations with agency leadership and divisions/districts.
• Coordinate legislative briefings on agency issues or constituent inquiries.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:Post-high school coursework or training in public relations/public affairs communications political science or public administration and experience in policy development and implementation or assisting in drafting bills researching statutes and revision of rules/regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree or higher in political science or public administration.
• Experience in state government.
• Experience in transportation infrastructure.
• Experience in developing and implementing agency-related policies rules and regulations; or in researching and drafting legislation and promoting bills or similar governmental initiatives.
• Experience/working knowledge of agency rules and regulations process.

Other:
Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the legislative process.
• Knowledge of State and federal transportation policy.
• Principles of administration such as planning organization evaluation analysis communication and techniques of public relations.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Abilityto navigate theinterrelationship of various statutes.

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