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Niagara Bottling

Sr. Manager of Government Affairs Western States (Remote)

Niagara Bottling, Diamond Bar, California, United States, 91765


At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.

Develop lasting relationships with great people.

Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Manager of Government Affairs Western States (Remote)The Sr. Manager of Government Affairs will lead the implementation of government affairs strategies and activities for the Western States that advance the interests of Niagara Bottling and the bottled water industry. The Sr. Manager will provide expertise to the Vice President of Legislative Affairs and other Executive Leaders as needed to help develop and implement successful government relations strategies that reflect Niagara’s goals and priorities. The job includes representing the company before Western state governments and administrative agencies, community affairs as well as strategically planning, managing and executing other activities and events that advance the company’s overall objectives.

The Sr. Manager of Government Affairs will report to the Vice President of Legislative Affairs.

Essential Functions

Manage legislative initiatives through collaborative efforts with Western State governments.

Direct the analysis and interpretation of government policies and their potential impact on Niagara and the bottled water industry.

Ensure successful implementation of legislative strategies in the Western States to advance the interest of Niagara and its business interests.

Establish reports on business opportunities and legislation affecting company policies.

Participate in State and Regional Industry and/or Professional Associations.

Develop and Execute a Western States legislative strategy that will lead to tangible results.

Lead local governmental relations activities with members of Niagara Cares Teams when appropriate and necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

10+ Years – Experience in State Government Affairs and Advocacy.

Must have experience working as legislative staff and advocacy including experience in the areas of recycling, EPR, DRS.

Preferred Qualifications:

10+ Years – Experience in negotiating and passing EPR and DRS legislation. Experience in building successful campaigns and coalitions to achieve legislative objectives.

Competencies

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legislation and regulations.

Must be able to work independently; yet collaboratively with both internal and external peers, elected officials, regulators and constituencies.

Excellent grammar, proofreading, presentation and organizational skills.

Ability to work well under pressure and on multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.

Ability to problem solve and work through a process.

Be collaborative and work in a team.

Demonstrated understanding of state governments’ policies and procedures.

Must be able to build and grow professional relationships.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance and operate with integrity and within the core values of the company.

Travel required.

Additionally, the Sr. Manager of Government Affairs embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead like an owner:

Overcomes obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectives.

Demonstrates honesty and readily admits to mistakes.

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively.

InnovACT:

Makes recommendations to continually improve policies, methods, procedures and/or products.

Challenges upwards effectively and appropriately.

Increases performance through greater efficiency.

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.

Confronts tough issues respectfully and to resolution.

Find a way:

Demonstrates the skills and behaviors required to achieve individual performance expectations.

Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.

Demonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respect.

Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.

Empowered to be great:

Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.

Suspends instant judgment in order to seek information, when safety is not an issue.

Has courageous conversations around difficult issues.

Communicates clearly and promptly up, down and across.

Demonstrates active listening.

Is open-minded when forming opinions.

Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree.

Certification/License:

Required: N/A

Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language:

Required: None Required

Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary$141,342.07 - $204,946.01 / YearlyBonus Target: 15% Annual

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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