Director of Governmental Affairs

 
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
 
DESCRIPTION
 
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Director of Governmental Affairs. In this pivotal position, you will coordinate and manage legislative relations for the MTA. As the Director, you will be responsible for developing legislative initiatives and priorities, serving as an advocate for the agency. Additionally, you will review all legislation related to the MTA, prepare briefings, communicate with staff and legislators regarding ongoing projects, and oversee major project outreach initiatives. The Director is tasked with cultivating and sustaining positive and effective relationships with elected and appointed officials at the federal, state, and local levels.
 
This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and champion agency legislation, ensuring alignment with MTA’s mission and goals.
• Analyze proposed legislation to assess its potential effects on MTA operations and initiatives.
• Engage with legislators and their staff to provide updates on MTA initiatives and ongoing projects through concise briefings and written communications.
• Facilitate issue resolution for MTA customers referred by legislative offices.
• Identify influential leaders in politics, community, and business spheres for targeted outreach by MTA’s Administrator and senior staff.
• Forge strong connections with key stakeholders to advance MTA’s interests.
• Create written materials for MTA’s executive staff and the MDOT Secretary’s Office, addressing agency issues and projects.
• Draft MTA COMAR regulations to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Review and enhance MTA legislative reports to convey accurate and impactful information.
• Oversee special community outreach initiatives, including public art projects within MTA facilities and across the transit system.

 
IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of legislative processes and government affairs.
• Possesses the ability to navigate complex political landscapes, build influential relationships, and advocate effectively for MTA’s interests.
• Communicates with clarity and precision, both in writing and verbally.
• Skillfully engages with legislators, community leaders, and stakeholders to advance MTA’s goals and initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, or related field.
 
 Experience:  Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in the development/review of legislation and/or policy in a federal, state, or local government environment.

Notes:      
 
 1. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
2. Possession of Master's degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the experience as stated in the Preferred qualifications.
 N/ATO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.
 
 Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
  
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
 
 Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
 
 
 Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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 The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. 
 
 The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
 
 MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.
 
 Issue Date: 4/18/2024

Salary : $95,798 - $160,555