Director, Government Affairs

SUMMARY: The Director, Northern California Government Affairs is responsible for developing & expanding key relationships with decision-makers, owners, agencies, and local elected officials in Northern California and supporting District Boards of Directors in Northern California. The Director provides technical assistance and information to a variety of Association committees and Districts/Regions regarding a range of public policy issues, including local, state, and federal policy and legislation impacting the construction industry throughout Northern California.

As part of the Association’s senior staff and a direct ambassador of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Director will promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and growth. This includes the development and mentoring of staff using a supportive and collaborative approach. The Director is also responsible for setting and monitoring staff development goals, assigning accountability, establishing priorities, and following up to ensure objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for developing member engagement opportunities through agency and owner liaison meetings, as well as coordinating presentations with public and private owners at District Board meetings. This engagement is essential for aligning member interests with agency priorities and promoting collaborative problem-solving.
• Responsible for the overall structure, operations, and strategic execution of government affairs initiatives within the Northern California territory, ensuring success through effective team management, resource development, quality delivery, and continuous evaluation.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives, policy positions and execution of tactics to influence within the Northern California region.
• Responsible for developing & expanding key relationships with decision-makers, owners, agencies, and local elected officials in Northern California.
• Responsible for developing and executing member engagement strategies through ongoing agency and owner liaison meetings across Northern California.
• Responsible for coordinating & staffing agency liaison meetings:
  • Organize working groups for action items
  • Follow up with information to ensure positive partnering with agency staff

• Primary point of contact with local officials in the Northern California region:
• Identify, monitor, review, and coordinate engagement/advocacy on local ordinances, measures, and initiatives impacting the construction industry
  • Attend city, county and agency board meetings
• Provide public comment and support/opposition letters where required
• Develops short- and long-term engagement strategies for District Boards in collaboration with cross-functional teams including membership, communications & marketing, labor relations and others.
• Responsible for coordinating and delivering presentations with public and private owners at District Board meetings.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating on a continuous basis local policy and disseminates information in a consistent manner throughout the Northern California region.
• Regularly coordinates with AVP, Government Affairs to stay informed on pending legislative, regulatory and legal action on federal, and state policy and disseminates information in a consistent manner throughout the Northern California region.
• Attends & presents legislative and regulatory reports & updates at AGC District Board meetings within Northern California.
• Works with other Association teams and cross functional team members such as; AVP, Government Affairs, Labor Relations and Regional Directors of all regions to represent AGC with membership and all external audience.
• Attend Legislative Summit Statewide Event (Spring, 1-2 day event)
• Maintains key contact lists and databases as needed to carry out the government relations function.
• Attends and represents the Association at Association regional events and other industry events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in business or safety; or equivalent related experience and/or training. Three years of government related, and/or regulatory advocacy experience is required. Public speaking experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A current CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: There is a 40% travel requirement for this position.