• Director of Governmental Affairs

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (New Orleans, LA)


    Director of Governmental Affairs

     

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    Director of Governmental Affairs

     

    Salary

     

    $0.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    New Orleans, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

     

    208823

     

    Department

     

    SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/23/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Governmental Affairs reports to the President of the Board of Commissioners and to Executive Counsel and is responsible for liaising with local, state, and federal government officials in matters pertaining to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (SLFPA-E) and providing support and advice, as needed, regarding funding, regulation, and legislative matters on the local, state and federal level.

     

    Salary Range:$114,400 to $135,200

    RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the management of governmental and legislative affairs pertaining to the SLFPA-E and the levee districts within its jurisdiction, more specifically described as follows:

    50%- Serves as the primary liaison between SLFPA-E and federal, state, and local governmental bodies and officials.

     

    10%- Coordinates and participates in meetings, discussions, and functions necessary to achieve funding goals and legislative goals as adopted by the Authority.

     

    10%- Reviews and tracks legislative instruments and provide timely advice and information to board and administrative leadership on items pertaining to or potentially impacting the SLFPA-E.

     

    10%- Identifies potential funding sources for capital projects and operations expenses at the local, state and federal level. Coordinates research, analysis and monitors funding applications including but not limited to capital outlay requests.

     

    20%- Assists commissioners and administrative leadership, where requested, in resolving issues and conflicts with governmental entities and officials.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative bodies, officials, and functions.

    2. Skilled in interacting with various governmental and private sector agencies, officials and stakeholders and keeping the board and administrative leadership apprised of same.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

    Employer

     

    State of Louisiana

     

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    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

    Phone

     

    (866) 783-5462

     

    Website

     

    http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

     

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