Legislative and Public Agency Liaison
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
STV isseekingaLegislative and Public Agency Liaisonto join ourgrowingFlorida transportation team.
The Legislative and Public Agency Liaison serves as a strategic representative for the firm across Florida building andmaintainingrelationships with state and local agencies elected officials and key stakeholders involved in transportation infrastructure programs. This position plays a critical role in aligning transportation design initiatives with evolving legislative priorities regulatory requirements and funding opportunities particularly with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Floridas Turnpike Enterprise and municipal and county agencies.This rolealsoworks closely with Public Involvement (PI) specialists and technical teams to support stakeholder outreach agency coordination and alignment with legislative priorities. The positionwill playan active role infacilitatingcommunicationparticipatingin meetings and helping translate policy and stakeholder input into actionable project insights.
Key Responsibilities
Legislative & Government Relations
Monitor and analyze state and local legislativeactivityimpactingtransportation funding policy and project delivery.
Serve as a primary point of contact between the firm and elected officials legislative staff and policy advisors.
Coordinate messaging and provide briefingstoleadership on legislative developments and potential impactstoproject pursuits and delivery.
Support advocacy efforts related to transportation funding authorization programs and infrastructure initiatives.
Public Agency Coordination
Build andmaintainstrong long-term relationships with FDOT District leadership Turnpike Enterprise representatives MPOs/TPOs and City/County agencies.
Facilitate coordination between internal project teams and public agency staff to support efficient project delivery and issue resolution.
Represent the firm at agency meetings workshops and industry events tomaintainvisibility and strengthen client relationships.
Develop andmaintainrelationships with key external stakeholders including industry associations (ACEC WTS etc.) community leaders and advocacy groups.
Support alignment with agency standards procedures and expectations across design and project development phases.
Business Development & Strategic Positioning
Identifyupcoming transportation programs funding opportunities and legislative priorities that align with firm capabilities.
Support pursuit strategies by providing insight into agency priorities political considerations and stakeholder dynamics.
Assistwith teaming strategies positioning and relationship-building efforts for major pursuits across Florida.
Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to develop messaging aligned with public agency goals and priorities.
Public Involvement & Communications Support
Collaborate with PI specialists to develop and deliver clear consistent messaging for stakeholders agencies and public audiences.
Support preparation of meeting materials presentations and summaries to communicate technical information in an accessible manner.
Assistproject teams with navigating stakeholder concerns related to legislative or policy implications.
Assistwith documenting stakeholder input and coordinating responses in partnership with PI teams.
Internal Coordination & Advisory
Adviseproject managers and leadership on agency expectations legislative risks and political considerations that may affect project delivery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (planning PD&E engineering) to ensure alignment with regulatory and policy frameworks.
Support corporate initiatives related to client engagement visibility and growth in Floridas transportation market.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in Public Administration Communications Planning Engineering ora relatedfield.
20 years of experience in transportation government relations public involvement or agency coordination.
Working knowledge of FDOT processes and experience coordinating with public agencies in Florida.
Experienceparticipatingin stakeholder public and agency meetings related to infrastructure projects.
Existing relationships with FDOT Districts Turnpike Enterprise MPOs/TPOs or local governments.
Strong communication facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Key Attributes
Collaborative and team-oriented with a strong ability to work alongside PI professionals
Skilled communicator capable of engaging both technical teams and public stakeholders
Confident in leading andparticipatingin meetings with agencies and stakeholders
Organized and proactive in coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities
Work Environment
Florida-based role with regular travel to project sites agency offices and public meetings.
Active participation in stakeholder engagement activities workshops and coordination meetings statewide.
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
About Company
Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.
