Government Affairs Regional Manager Hybrid Job Sarasota Florida USA,Government

Government Affairs Regional Manager (0698) (Hybrid)

Job Category:
Public Relations

Requisition Number: GOVER
002938

Posted :
October 20, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid

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78 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240, USA

Description Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water —with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Government and Community Affairs Office

Here is your opportunity to serve as the District's local liaison for local elected officials, county and municipal utilities, appointed officials, and business and community leaders. This position will be based out of the District's Sarasota office. Geographical coverage includes Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties. The mission of this position is to oversee coordinating and implementing the District's intergovernmental strategies for the execution of operational and strategic priorities and to address local water resource issues.

To succeed in this position, the successful candidate must possess the following: self motivation and discipline, strong sense of ethics, proven relationship building, conflict management, strong familiarity with local government and community affairs, and consensus building.

The District supports employees who prefer a hybrid work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. The successful candidate must be a Florida resident and willing to reside or relocate to the Southern Planning Region of the District:
Manatee, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred Compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation Government Affairs Professional 3 $ 61,254.00 - $84,422.50 Government Affairs Professional 4 $ 66,180.00 - $91,203.50 The starting salary ranges are included for the Government Affairs Professional profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grades Essential Functions

Develops and maintains relationships with local, state, and federal government elected officials and staff, key state agency personnel, chambers of commerce, and community-based organizations.
Monitors and participates in local commission and council meetings, local and regional community boards, and provides government affairs support to external constituents.
Provides internal and external constituent service.
Provides support to internal bureaus and represents the District throughout a defined geographical region.
Develops, coordinates, and/or administers responses to inquiries regarding the organization.
Provides counsel and policy-related assistance to department directors and executive staff.
Participates in District emergency management activities and other departmental activities and performs other duties as needed.
Provides ability to work with diverse stakeholders, build…