Intergovernmental Coordinator

St. Johns River Water Management District; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid leave and holidays

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

E-Verify participation

Job summary

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a Governmental Affairs Program professional to serve as the primary liaison between the District and local, regional, and state government entities, advancing the District’s mission.

You will monitor water and natural resource issues and provide counsel to internal teams. Preferred candidates have relationship-building and public speaking skills, with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across Florida’s northeast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus four years of professional experience in communications, public and/or intergovernmental relations.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Doctorate can substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary liaison between the District and local, regional, and state government entities.
• Monitors local and regional water and natural resource issues; communicates emerging issues to District staff.

Skills

Relationship building

Conflict/problem identification and解决?

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, government relations, communications, political science, public relations, urban and regional planning, or earth science

Master's degree can substitute for one year

Doctorate degree can substitute for two years

Job description

Governmental Affairs Program Full Time-Regular PALM BAY, Palm Bay, FL, US

Make an Impact on Florida's Water Resources

The St. Johns River Water Management District is an environmental agency whose work is focused on ensuring a long-term supply of drinking water, and to protect and restore the health of water bodies in the District’s 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida.

Enjoy work-life balance in a professional culture with competitive pay and benefits.

Advanced professional work serving as a liaison between the District and local governments, agencies, and local, state, and federal elected and appointed officials to communicate information on available data and analysis, programs, and services of the District .

What You'll Do

• Serves as the primary liaison between the District and local, regional, and state government entities in the region; establishing and maintaining strong relationships with local, state, federal elected and appointed officials, and community stakeholders to advance the District’s mission.
• Monitors local and regional water and natural resource issues; communicates emerging issues to key District staff.
• Provides support to internal bureaus and offices; provides counsel and assistance to internal staff.
• Conducts targeted communication efforts to address resource issues and concerns.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and correspondence to support decision-making.

Key Skills for Success

• Relationship building, conflict/problem identification and resolution, team leadership and coordination, one-on-one communications, and public speaking.
• Organize and prioritize work efforts within a specified geographic region of responsibility; work independently; establish and achieve work goals; communicate effectively with others in a tactful and diplomatic manner; respond under pressure; problem solve; assume responsibility for work assignments; follow direction and meet deadlines.

What You'll Bring | Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, government relations, communications, political science, public relations, urban and regional planning, and/or an earth science; and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public and/or intergovernmental relations.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, government relations, communications, political science, public relations, urban and regional planning, and/or an earth science can substitute for one year of the required experience.

A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, government relations, communications, political science, public relations, urban and regional planning, and/or an earth science can substitute for two years of the required experience.

Professional experience in the areas described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

Preferred experience

Working for and/or with Florida local and/or state government.

Mostly general office environment. Evening meetings, extensive travel within service center area, emergency operations during a storm may require working weekends, and ability to carry light equipment and supplies.

Location

Palm Bay

Licenses

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Salary range: $66,934.40 - $83,657.60

Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us?

In addition to meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth, benefits include:

• Health and dental insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid leave and holidays
• Wellness program
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Your application will receive careful consideration. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted to schedule an appointment.

The St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. Certain service members, veterans, and qualifying spouses and family members receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace