Strategic Government Relations Program Manager II

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Government Relations Liaison to support the agency's legislative agenda and constituent services. You will act as a primary contact for the Secretary of Transportation Office and coordinate with the Governor's Office, General Assembly, and transportation industry partners.

Responsibilities include tracking legislation and state budget items, preparing educational materials, maintaining constituent tracking, and supporting federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience, or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Physical demands include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer; may lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Government Relations Liaison for SCDOT, serving as the primary constituent services contact for the Secretary of Transportation Office.
• Maintains relationships with Governor's Office staff, General Assembly, other state agencies, and transportation groups; tracks legislation and hearings.
• Tracks the annual budget and state earmarks; prepares educational materials for the General Assembly.
• Supports Grants and Federal Governmental Relations; prepares letters of support after vetting requests with divisions.
• Develops and maintains a legislative tracking system; informs stakeholders of upcoming policy changes and publishes reports for public.

Skills

Legislative liaison

Constituent relations

Policy tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Government Relations Liaison to support the agency's legislative agenda and constituent services. You will act as a primary contact for the Secretary of Transportation Office and coordinate with the Governor's Office, General Assembly, and transportation industry partners.

Responsibilities include tracking legislation and state budget items, preparing educational materials, maintaining constituent tracking, and supporting federal