Government Relations Director
Location
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Posted
Feb 27, 2025
Type
Full-Time
Job ID
25-202
Job Description
Description
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 level. 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:
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Must have a valid Utah driver's license and no more than 4 moving violations in the past three 3 years; cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last 10 years. This job requires regular and predictable attendance. - OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.] As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:
For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits Pay Rate: $135,000 - $165,000 annually based on qualifications. Open until filled. * Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required. *Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part40,655, and219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. |
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