Dated Posted:

October 20, 2017

Salary:

DOQ; excellent benefits

Description:

The Deputy Executive Director of Legislative Affairs directs state and federal advocacy efforts on behalf of CSAC. It is responsible for providing guidance, direction and managing all aspects of the legislative program; coordinating with the county caucus and CSAC affiliates; coordinating with the Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Member Services regarding collaboration with other units critical to the advocacy program; participation in the development and management of the annual budget.

• Provides direction and guidance to the legislative division of the association.
• Advocates CSAC interests to federal and state legislative and administrative bodies.
• Hires, supervises, and develops members of the legislative division.
• Participates in the development and management of the budget with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Member Services and Chief of Finance.
• Represents CSAC to the media, citizen groups, other associations, county legislative coordinators, and county caucus and CSAC affiliates.
• Coordinates with the Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Member Services to ensure collaboration between the advocacy program and other divisions.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of experience in advocacy or public association work; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.  Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge Required:

• Sound association management principles and practices;
• Federal, state, and local government organization;
• Laws and policies in program areas of concern to the association; and,
• Principles of personnel management and supervision including planning, coordinating, directing and evaluating the work and activities of staff.

Skills Required:

• Planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating the work of staff;
• Refined communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with elected officials, high level administrative staff, coworkers, general public, etc. sufficiently to exchange or convey information;
• Writing and speaking clearly and concisely;
• Analyzing complex issues;
• Developing and evaluating policy; and,
• Representing the association before other governmental agencies, the media and the public.

How to Apply:

Send cover letter and resume to Graham Knaus at resumes@counties.org.

Filing Deadline:

Friday, November 9, 2017. Interviews expected in mid-November.