Government Relations Manager - Policy Division 🔍 Georgia - Fulton (https://careers.georgia.gov/jobs/60694/other-jobs-matching/location-only) 📁 Administrative & Operations Support (https://careers.georgia.gov/landingpages/administrative-operations-support-opportunities-at-team-georgia-16) 💼 Agriculture, Georgia Department of 📅    Dec 17, 2024 Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. · The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce. · The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation. Summary The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Policy Division is seeking qualified candidates for its open Government Relations Manager position. This is an entry-level position. Applicants should be excited to gain experience working in federal or state political or policy positions and be curious, self-motivated, and independent learners. Preferred Qualifications · Knowledge of the legislative process, General Assembly, and Department of Agriculture is strongly preferred, as is experience working at the State Capitol in a policy-related role and/or experience working in Georgia politics. · A four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required. · 2-3 years of Microsoft Office Suites experience. · Professional relationships with Government officials. · Undergraduate knowledge of Political Science. · Excellent phone etiquette and written communication skills. Duties The duties of a government relations manager will include, but are not limited to: · Tracking relevant legislation to the Department. · Attending and taking notes on committee meetings relevant to the Department. · Managing special events (education seminar days for government officials, tours of Department facilities for legislators, public hearings for and regulations review). · Coordinating with state and federal officials’ offices. · Coordinating meetings for the Director. · Compiling data and developing policy for emerging regulatory responsibility and development of regulatory rules. · Assisting in the preparation of policy memos, legislative summaries, and newsletters. · Interacting with GDA’s numerous division directors and staff both during and after the legislative session. · Monitoring and responding to constituent inquiries directed to our policy email account. Other tasks as assigned to support the Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Commissioner. NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports. HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers. · Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/ The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. Please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation. ** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified * High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: ADM0HTB + Number of Openings: 1 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Jan 16, 2025