Date Posted:

October 24, 2024

Salary:

$140,000 – $180,000

Description:

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COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

The compensation package includes a base salary of $140,000-$180,000, depending upon experience, plus excellent benefits. Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited to interview in Sacramento, CA with the SVP on December 9, 2024, with second interviews with the CEO and selected staff on December 18, 2024. Our client, the California Building Industry Association (cbia.org), is seeking a Director of Legislative Affairs to support the Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs in his overall advocacy efforts for the Association and to maintain the status of the Association as the leading voice for housing in California.

Qualifications:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

* Minimum of five years of advocacy work in California as a registered lobbyist, work in the California State Capitol, or similar government affairs experience * Current relationships with California statewide officials and staff * Proven success in developing, analyzing, and supporting/opposing legislation and/or regulations * Government affairs experience in a membership-based trade organization with coalition building is a plus * Knowledge in any of the following policy areas is desirable: o Housing o Land use o Local government planning (General Plan, Housing Element, Zoning) o Water o Transportation o Environmental law o Species o Labor o Construction/engineering

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (in priority order)

* High integrity * Proven advocate * Politically savvy * Ability to work on complex tasks independently and as part of a team * Excellent writing skills * Exceptional communicator * Ability to learn new issues relatively quickly * Respected throughout the Capitol

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS

* An undergraduate degree in political science, public administration, or related field * Registered as a California lobbyist/ability to do so * Advanced degree in political science, public administration, or related field a plus

How to Apply:

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than COB November 13, 2024, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to: CBIA-Director@wilcoxcareer.com