Regional Govt & Public Affairs Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional Manager, Government & Public Affairs, will lead and build a state government affairs program that advances the U.S. business model and increases profitability through public policy development and government decision-making.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. 
• Manage all aspects of Holcim's state government affairs for the region, including advocacy development and political strategy development. Directly advocate on behalf of Holcim's interests with state elected officials and agencies to advance the company’s government and public affairs interests. Build and maintain relationships with Governors, members of the State Legislature, State Attorneys General, and their respective staff.
• Manage Holcim's participation in the Western Governors Association, CSG-West, or similar professional organizations. Manage state lobbying, including contract lobbyists.
• Build and maintain relationships with state DOT, DEQ & DNR Directors, and other key state Departments and their respective policy staff. Lead participation in key state government affairs, trade associations, councils, and business groups. Take an active role in ALEC, NCSL, CSG, or other policy organizations.
• Promote effective relationships with NGO, ENGO, industry, consumer and professional groups. Analyze proposed state administrative and legislative actions and their impact to the organization.
• Serve as an internal expert on stakeholder relations, site permitting, and reputation management. Develop a state political contributions strategy.
• Responsible for providing tools for operations and Area Environment and Public Affairs Managers, designed to maintain and build relationships with local government entities.
• Keep current with all regional, state and local environmental legal, lobbying, and ethics requirements and monitor developments and changes. Manage budget, including formulating the budget during the planning process and reviewing/explaining monthly variances
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Political Science, Communications, Law, Economics
Required Work Experience: 10+ years working in State government in either the Legislative or Executive branch, or similar experience in a major County or City government

Required Computer and Software Skills: Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Office

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work as part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in the functional area as well as the overall operations
• Strong problem-solving skills, interpreting rules, laws, and agreements
• Construction materials and/or manufacturing industry background is a plus
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day