Director, Multi-State Local Government Relations

Ziply Fiber; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 139,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Flexible spending account

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training

Career growth and education reimburse

Education reimbursement programs

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi‑state team of Local Government Relations Managers, coordinating with regulatory, legal, and field operations to expand fiber deployment while representing Ziply's interests with municipalities and residents.

This role requires strategic leadership, deep policy knowledge, and travel across the multi‑state territory; you will build relationships with public officials and guide franchise, permitting, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, communications, law, or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in local government relations, including permitting, right‑of‑way, and franchise matters.
• Minimum of five (5) years of people leadership experience directing, coaching, and developing a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and hands‑on experience with, state and local broadband and telecommunications policy and regulatory issues.
• Demonstrated experience implementing public policy and compliance programs.
• Must have experience in the telecommunications industry or public utilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the multi‑state service territory and to attend evening or weekend meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the multi‑year local government relations strategy across multiple states; translate into annual plans and KPIs.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to proposed local ordinances and regulations; prepare public comments.
• Direct, develop, and scale a multi‑state team of Local Government Relations Managers; set goals and coach for performance.
• Oversee negotiation, renewal, and compliance tracking for franchise, right‑of‑way, and permitting agreements.
• Coordinate with Communications on media strategy and with Legal/Regulatory on sensitive matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Government affairs

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Program leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business, communications, law, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Relations to lead a multi‑state team of Local Government Relations Managers, coordinating with regulatory, legal, and field operations to expand fiber deployment while representing Ziply's interests with municipalities and residents.

This role requires strategic leadership, deep policy knowledge, and travel across the multi‑state territory; you will build relationships with public officials and guide franchise, permitting, and