Senior Manager, Government Affairs

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 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 measures or introduction of more favorable legislation.
• Represent WM at state fundraising events.
• Provide support for local key expansion projects.
• Identify emerging policy issues, evaluate the impact on WM, lead teams to develop WM’s response, and communicate with sales, public sector services, operations, etc.
• Engage state agency officials, state legislators, congressional delegation and industry trade associations to discuss current issues involving the company and the industry.
• Ensure the company complies with all campaign finance and lobbying/ethics laws.

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study.
• 7 to 10+ years of previous government affairs experience.

• Master's Degree or equivalent experience in Political Science, Public Affairs/Relations, Business Administration or similar area of study.
• 7 to 10+ years of previous government affairs experience.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401(k), and more. Employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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