Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Overview

I. Job Summary The role assists with development and leads a comprehensive and effective state and local best practice government affairs program to advance and support the Company's overall business plan and state-specific objectives at the state level. This role will be heavily involved in Chatham County and Savannah, GA government affairs.

• Provide information related to current legislative, regulatory and other government activities to senior staff as appropriate and communicate effectively with appropriate line-of-business managers.
• Perform legislative advocacy activities including direct lobbying for the weaknesses or merits of specific bills to influence passage, defeat, or amendment of measure, or introduction of legislation more favorable to WM.
• Represent WM at state fundraising events.
• Provide support for local key expansion projects.
• Identify emerging policy issues, and evaluate the impact on WM. Lead teams formed to develop the WM response to these policy proposals, and communicate with sales, public sector services, operations, etc.
• Call upon state agency officials and staff, state legislators, congressional delegation and industry trade associations, periodically to discuss current issues involving the company and the industry.
• Ensure the company complies with all campaign finance and lobbying/ethics laws.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study
• 7 years to ten or more years previous government affairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Political Science, Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study
• 7 years to ten or more years previous government affairs

• Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $123,000 - $187,450. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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