Governmental Relations Director

Job Description:

Governmental Relations Director

Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Central Office, 105 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

MoDOT is a non-partisan state agency governed by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC); a constitutional bi-partisan commission appointed by the Governor consisting of high-profile business and civic leaders. MoDOT is responsible for the major transportation mode alternatives available to Missourians.

Reporting relationship: The Governmental Relations Director reports to the Director of The Missouri Department of Transportation. This highly responsible position provides legislative support to the department and navigates the political landscape to ensure the department's interests are represented.

Principal Responsibilities: The Governmental Relations Director serves as the liaison between the department, the congressional delegation, and Missouri legislature through the exchange of information regarding proposed legislation affecting the department; coordinates responses by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and department leaders with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Supervises the gathering, reviewing, summarizing, and dissemination of information on legislative bills introduced into the congressional and state legislative bodies that affect the department.
• Reviews status of federal and state legislative bills and interprets their effect on the department; coordinates and informs department personnel of legislative activities, upcoming committee hearings, and meetings that require department participation.
• Attends legislative committee meetings and hearings; attends and monitors floor discussions; prepares written and oral reports concerning legislation; may testify at legislative hearings to provide department position and respond to legislation.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship between the department and congressional and state legislative members and staff; coordinates communication between these bodies and ensures that the department makes timely responses to legislative inquiries.
• Supervises the preparation of status reports and summaries of bills for the department and legislative committee; recommends changes in content of bills and updates information as amendments are made.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree: Political Science, Public Administration, Journalism, or related field.
• Over nine years of experience in positions providing exposure to governmental and legislative processes, public policy, or public relations activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

An outstanding track record in managing complex and diverse internal operations as well as evidenced success at achieving real results.

At least five years of progressively responsible management experience. This should include:

• Proven leadership skills, including a positive history of working collaboratively to establish rapport and credibility among the staff and multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record of effective use of organizational performance management practices, innovation, and accountability measures.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide and nationwide, overnight travel.
• Job requires an extensive working knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures under which the congressional and Missouri House and Senate operate.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: A person of high personal integrity and compassion, and willingness to embrace and model MoDOT’s departmental values, who trusts and empowers employees, and who understands and fosters inclusiveness, equity, and authenticity in the workplace.

A results-oriented personality with strong energy and drive, who is an excellent public speaker, and who can exude a calm, but direct demeanor, when communicating tough decisions and in handling difficult situations.

A high degree of political acumen including tact, diplomacy, and the people skills necessary to negotiate with thevarious constituencies impacting the position and the work of the department.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Salary:

$130,969.68 per Year