Government Affairs Regional Manager Hybrid

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 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

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.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
• 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)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

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. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

• 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…