Job description

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the County Administrator, the person in this position is highly responsible for the research, development and coordination of the County’s annual legislative program. In addition, the person in the position may provide assistance in securing other funding sources, including grants, as needed. This position will have direct meetings with the County Administrator, Department Directors and County Commissioners.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position requires public interaction or regular appearances before the Board of County Commissioners and therefore does not permit a claim for protection of your place of work if you will be claiming an exemption from Public Records under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AMD ABILITIES

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Assists in identifying and prioritizing policy issues and projects for inclusion in the County's legislative and appropriations programs.

Assists in promoting the County's legislative policy during state and federal legislative sessions as assigned.

Assists in the development and presentation of the County's annual legislative program.

Develops and maintains meaningful professional contacts with local, state and federal appointed and elected officials.

Maintains an ongoing relationship with all of the County's lobbyists.

Travels to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. as needed.

Represents the County to the Florida Association of Counties and state and federal agencies.

Identifies appropriate staff to represent the County before agencies and committees for providing expert witness or testimony.

Coordinate activities of the County's Legislative Affairs Team.

Identifies opportunities for County departments to apply for funds from state and federal agencies and other grant and non-grant sources including general appropriations.

Makes public presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, state and federal appointed and elected officials.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process and state and local governments.

Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and function of various County departments.

Knowledge of the principles of grant writing and availability of grants.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of lobbying and the interrelationships between governmental entities.

Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local programs, laws and regulatory requirements.

Ability to plan, implements, and coordinate technical and administrative programs.

Ability to effectively communicate the County's interests before elected and appointed officials.

Ability to conduct research and prepare written reports and bill analyses.

Ability to make effective public presentations.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.

Ability to use computer systems/programs and presentation equipment.

Must possess good research, analytical, writing and oral communication skills, computer and software programs to include the use of work processing, spreadsheet, database or other related system software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Public Relations, Political Science, Business Administration, or closely related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, business, marketing and/or government, preferably with an emphasis on administration and management.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: *
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT / EEO STATEMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects and materials of light weight (5 – 10 pounds).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily indoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

May require attendance at night and outdoor meetings.

Position requires extensive travel.

DFWP/EOE/ADA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,440.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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