UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA) is hiring: Government Relations Director in Salt La

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UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA) Government Relations Director in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

The Director of Government Relations reports to the Chief of Board Strategy and Governance and will manage the Government Relations Manager and Government Relations Specialist.

As the Director of Government Relations, you will work directly with the Board of Trustees and Executive Director to develop and implement UTA agency-wide governmental relations strategic plans and programs within the three main areas of government relations: Federal, State, and Local. Proactively coordinates with external and internal partners to ensure UTA's interests are fully represented at all three levels of government in order to build and maintain public trust and understanding. Proactively engages with elected and appointed officials to advocate for UTA priorities, programs, goals, and objectives, as well as identifying and addressing concerns raised by those officials.

Oversees and manages UTA's lobbying efforts at both Federal, State, and Local levels. Maintains high visibility at all levels of government. Establishes strategic goals and initiatives for government relations and pursues legislation and funding at both a state and federal level to enhance UTA's position and effectiveness in the community and among other agencies. Prepares detailed analyses of proposed legislation; briefs the Board of Trustees and Executive Director.

Assists in maintaining relationships with key local partners including UDOT, Mountainlands Association of Governments, Wasatch Front Regional Council, Utah League of Cities and Towns, Utah Association of Counties, and Utah Association of Special Districts. In addition, assists in maintaining relationships with the Chambers of Commerce and other community organizations. In collaboration with Marketing and Communications, develops a clear and articulate communication strategy and program to effectively educate and inform internal and external stakeholders on issues relating to UTA policies, programs, and legislative issues affecting the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or closely related fields.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five or more years of experience in planning, public policy, intergovernmental relations, community affairs, legal or related field.
2. Experience analyzing complex and sensitive intergovernmental issues, developing and making recommendations to senior level management, and implementing decisions in regulations and company policies.
3. Experience in government, community affairs, public transit management and policies are strongly preferred.

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