Director - Government Relations

The Port of Long Beach seeks a Director of Government Relations to help lead the world's most modern, efficient, and sustainable seaport into an innovative future! As one of the largest and busiest ports in the United States, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) plays a pivotal role in international trade and fosters positive relationships with elected officials, legislators, and key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels. The Director of Government Relations (Director) will oversee the Port's Division of Government Relations, with six direct reports and an annual budget of approximately $1.7 million. This leader will be a visionary, strategic, diplomatic, trustworthy, and collaborative team player. This position's key responsibilities include government and legislative strategizing and planning, writing policy briefs, reading and keeping up with current and proposed legislation. This role requires a problem solver, who is adept at effectively working with POLB's stakeholders and other departmental leaders. This role offers exciting opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally and make a positive impact at POLB, as you navigate complex legislative landscapes and contribute to the growth of international trade. Become a key player in this mission-driven and dynamic seaport - apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/da11cd1a-f54c-47c2-88a8-d83e4df0aa8f
LEARN MORE: ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Thursday, February 8, 2024, 5:00 PM PST, via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 775 503 703#. Click here to join the meeting.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a port or a federal, state, or local government agency; and a background in legislative lobbying, policy development, or government affairs. They will be a strategic thinker and dynamic communicator, with strong public speaking and presentation skills. This individual will also possess a deep understanding of legislative processes, coupled with the political acumen and emotional intelligence to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. They will be adept at developing and executing comprehensive legislative agendas and strategic plans, with an eye toward innovation and sustainability. The ideal Director will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing resilience and adaptability, and pivoting efficiently between competing priorities. They will possess a strong sense of integrity, discretion, and diplomacy in order to seamlessly navigate a fluid political landscape.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in public affairs, political science, public administration, public policy, law, business, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of increasingly responsible professional experience in policy development, legislative research and advocacy, or intergovernmental relations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master's Degree, MBA, or JD.

HOW TO APPLY
The final filing date for this recruitment is February 14, 2024. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing without notice in order to accept additional applications. To
To be considered for this extraordinary opportunity, you must apply at https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1066022.
SECURE THE DATES
Individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in a panel information to further evaluate candidate qualifications. First and second round panel interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 (virtual) and Thursday, March 7, 2024 (in-person). Candidates invited to interview must be available for both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter.
CONTACT
Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions: 866.929.WBCP (9227) tool free, or email wendi@wbcpinc.com.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The Port is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, Port Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to theCalifornia Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. Employment Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent