Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager

Title: Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager

State Role Title: Communications Manager

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $100,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Aviation

Location: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Agency Website: www.doav.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Aviation is a small state agency with a mission to develop, promote, and advance aviation in Virginia. We are seeking an experienced, team-oriented Communications & Legislative Affairs Manager who is responsible for the communications, legislative and policy efforts for the Department of Aviation. This position focuses on developing and implementing communication strategies to effectively convey information about the agency and its initiatives to the public and other stakeholders. The position develops the agency’s annual plan for policy and engagement with the General Assembly and has responsibility for the development of legislative initiatives and coordinating legislative efforts internally and with external stakeholders. This position serves as the primary spokesperson for the agency. This position serves as the staff liaison for the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Council, the New Airline Service Incentive Fund, and the Virginia Small Aircraft Transportation Systems Lab.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communication strategies to maintain a positive image and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms. Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and proofreading skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Working knowledge and experience of policy development working with the legislative process and state government. Strong time-management skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Highly skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office software programs.

Experience:
Experience in crafting various communications, including presentations, press releases, talking points, etc. Public speaking and media relations experience. Experience conducting research and writing papers, legislative reports, talking points, studies, guidelines, or position statements. Experience with electronic legislation filing and tracking systems.

Additional Considerations

Legislative experience with a state transportation agency. Experience coordinating programs with other state agencies, private business, and organizations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Form. DOAV participates in E-Verify.
Application Requirements: Applications and/or resumes for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed,
emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The
decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or resume.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DOAV at 804-774-4627 for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Contact Information

Name: Amy Reese

Phone: 804-774-4627

Email: amy.reese@doav.virginia.gov

 

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