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Director of Governmental Affairs bei State of Louisiana, LA

State of Louisiana, LA · New Orleans, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

$114,400.00  -  $135,200.00

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About the Department


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Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

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About this position
The Director of Governmental Affairs reports to the President of the Board of Commissioners and to Executive Counsel and is responsible for liaising with local, state, and federal government officials in matters pertaining to the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – East (SLFPA-E) and providing support and advice, as needed, regarding funding, regulation, and legislative matters on the local, state and federal level.

Position Duties


1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative bodies, officials, and functions.

2. Skilled in interacting with various governmental and private sector agencies, officials and stakeholders and keeping the board and administrative leadership apprised of same

Other Qualifications

Serves as the primary liaison between SLFPA-E and federal, state, and local governmental bodies and officials.

Coordinates and participates in meetings, discussions, and functions necessary to achieve funding goals and legislative goals as adopted by the Authority. 

Reviews and tracks legislative instruments and provides timely advice and information to board and administrative leadership on items pertaining to or potentially impacting the SLFPA-E. 

Identifies potential funding sources for capital projects and operations expenses at the local, state and federal level. Coordinates research, analysis and monitors funding applications including but not limited to capital outlay requests. 

Assists commissioners and administrative leadership, where requested, in resolving issues and conflicts with governmental entities and officials.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Unclassified, full-time 
Work Schedule: Full time, Flexible work schedule.
Compensation:
Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Shannon West
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East 
[email protected]
(504) 286-3132  


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