Director of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of County and City Health Officials

Be part of a dynamic team whose work enriches the health of communities by strengthening city and county health services. At the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), we are united in our work to improve America’s 3,000 local health departments across the country. We represent the voice of local public health while striving to live our core values ​​of fairness, excellence, participation, respect, integrity, leadership, science and innovation. We offer our employees meaningful work, opportunities to learn and grow, a good work/life balance, and a flexible, hybrid work schedule while being part of a collaborative team.

We want to expand our team with passionate, committed and innovative people. THE Director of Government Affairs will join NACCHO at a time of dynamic growth. This position is important within the Government Affairs Department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Government Affairs is responsible for organizing and managing the important functions of NACCHO’s Government Affairs team, including the supervision of professional and/or support staff.

This is a highly responsible position reporting to the Chief, Government and Public Affairs, with an overall objective of achieving results in advancing NACCHO’s legislative and policy priorities. The position requires a skill set to both inform team strategy and oversee day-to-day team operations (including budget development and oversight), engage with Congress and policy makers and work in coalition with other stakeholder organizations. to advance common goals.

The Director has advanced knowledge and experience in government affairs, with a proven track record of building relationships with decision makers and delivering results. The Director plays a vital role in achieving NACCHO’s strategic objective of serving as the voice of local health services. The position requires frequent collaboration with other NACCHO staff, Congressional staff, federal and other government officials, partner organizations, local public health agencies and, as requested by the Executive Director and/or Head of Government and Public Affairs of NACCHO, with members of the NACCHO Board of Directors. of administrators.

This role requires good judgment, attention to detail, an ability to set priorities, political acumen, strong writing skills and the ability to find creative solutions to complex political issues.

The director is considered a career professional who works with minimal supervision. The director directs, manages activities and supervises other staff and interns.

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS:

The Director of Government Affairs provides leadership in engaging, serving, and advancing the interests of local health departments through strategic advocacy, partnerships, and NACCHO member engagement.

• Increases awareness and knowledge of local health service functions among policy makers, partners, and the public, and by identifying and acting on opportunities to advance local health service practice and maximize federal funding.
• Acts as a representative of NACCHO before members of Congress and their staffs, administration officials, and public health actors.
• Plans and executes Capitol Hill’s annual outreach event to connect key NACCHO members with elected officials; identifies, plans and executes additional opportunities for NACCHO members to connect with Congress members and staff.
• Negotiates on behalf of NACCHO with public health stakeholders to advance NACCHO government business priorities.
• Applies NACCHO policies and political judgment to determine or recommend NACCHO positions on legislation; develops NACCHO’s responses to proposed federal regulations, guidelines, and other policies in collaboration with staff, members, and/or partners, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with other NACCHO staff in the development of legislative, local, media and other messages and strategies.
• Oversees the organization-wide, member-driven system for the development, review, updating and use of NACCHO policy statements and policy priorities.
• Writes and edits numerous documents related to government affairs, including legislative alerts, legislative updates, action alerts, fact sheets, newsletter articles, briefing papers and congressional testimony related to the organization’s priorities.
• Develops and oversees NACCHO’s public policy and advocacy web content and social media platforms.
• Leads, supervises and motivates government affairs team members and interns to achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Develops and implements NACCHO’s core advocacy strategy with a focus on increasing participation among NACCHO members.
• Provides professional development to local health departments through training, production of resource materials and other information.
• Presents legislative/policy topics and NACCHO priorities at public meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant professional field with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience; Or a master’s degree in a relevant professional field with a minimum of 7 to 8 years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including relevant certification.
• Experience working in or closely with Congressional offices.
• Demonstrated success and use of mature political judgment in developing and implementing strategies to achieve public policy goals in the areas of public health or other health policy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and arguments in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Strategic thinker with an open and collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork and maintains a learning environment for staff.
• Experience working with senior executives in an association or other environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain credibility and constructive working relationships with a wide variety of strategic partners.
• Strong knowledge of effective coaching and constructive feedback practices to improve work performance of staff and others.
• General knowledge of national not-for-profit association practice and a solid understanding of public health policy preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally forced to sit down.
• Occasionally forced to walk.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional need to speak or hear.
• Occasionally forced to bend, lift or climb stairs.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the working environment is generally moderate.

Salary range: $109,956 – $116,828

SELECTION PROCESS

Compulsory vaccination policy: As a public health organization, NACCHO follows CDC guidelines and advisories related to everyone’s health. NACCHO has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy applicable to all NACCHO employees to protect the health of our employees from the danger of COVID-19.

The selected candidate must reside in the Washington, DC – Maryland – Virginia (DMV) area within 30 calendar days of their start date.

We only accept applications that follow the electronic process. No phone calls please. This position is subject to a background check. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to: PN – 68 Director of Government Affairs.

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NACCHO offers a generous benefits package such as:

• Medical, dental, optical, MST, LTD insurance
• 15 days of paid leave & 13 days of sick leave and other leave
• 403(b) Pension Plan,
• Hybrid remote work available
• NACCHO is a Qualified Employer under the Civil Service Loan Cancellation Scheme

At NACCHO, our commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action aims to ensure a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We respect and value workforce diversity among all employees and everyone with whom we do business.

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About the National Association of County and City Health Officials

NACCHO is the national organization representing local health services. NACCHO strives to support efforts that protect and improve the health of all people and communities by promoting national policy, developing resources and programs, pursuing health equity, and supporting effective local public health practices and systems.

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