Director State Legislative Affairs

NJ Transit • United States, United States • 1d ago

Government & External Affairs

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Participates in the negotiation of NJ TRANSIT's strategic/legislative/regulatory/capital policy positions with external parties, including state Senators and Assembly members and their staff, and transportation policy organizations, such as APTA, AAR, and the Regional Plan Association etc., as well as state agencies such as DOT, DEP, and stakeholder groups, including the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters.

Analyzes, develops and presents public policy issues for internal consideration and potential external consideration.

Recommends strategies and helps to track, tailor and move state legislation of interest to NJ TRANSIT through the New Jersey Legislature.

Regularly represents NJ TRANSIT at the State Capital during Legislative sessions, Committee meetings and other Statehouse events and activities, interacting with Legislators and Legislative staff.

Supports the Senior Director in tracking all proposed legislation relevant or impacting NJ TRANSIT.

Participates in NJ TRANSIT's coalition and coordination with other transit agencies/interest groups and with elected officials to execute NJ TRANSIT strategic/legislative/regulatory/capital initiatives.

Supports Senior Director in handling all state government relations requests and responsibilities, including correspondence with elected officials, development of annual State Budget Briefing Book, Legislative testimony and other tasks.

Analyzes and implements proposed federal and state regulations and other special projects in response to statutory, regulatory mandates.

Identifies issues impacting public transportation (public policy related). Recommends action plans for Executive Management review/consideration.

Supports other members of the Government Relations team as directed by the Senior Director of the Chief in responding to other Government and External Affairs needs and assignments, including supporting public hearing and information session efforts and responding to requests from local or other officials.

Works on special projects as assigned by the Senior Director or Chief, Government & External Affairs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, liberal arts or related area.

Seven (7) years of progressive experience in strategic/legislative policy matters, including in public transportation

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

Retirement Plans

401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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