Government Affairs Director jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers/CiviTek Solutions, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is actively recruiting for a Senior Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Analyst.

Florida Association of Court Clerks & Comptrollers is a statewide, non-profit member association. The association is comprised of the Florida Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. FACC Services Group, LLC, dba CiviTek Solutions was established in 1991 to provide financial and technical services for the Clerks of Circuit Court and Comptrollers of the State of Florida. CiviTek is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Florida Association of Court Clerks, Inc. (FCCC). 

The Senior Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs Analyst is responsible for supporting legislative services, best practices, and advocacy programs. Monitors and analyzes legislative activities, court or agency rules, and new policies established by federal, State and local governments, agencies, and courts for the Association and Clerks of Court. Specific responsibilities of the position are detailed below. 

Starting salary is $65,000.

Relocation assistance and sponsorship are not available. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

Practical knowledge of federal, State, and local government organizations and functions. Legal background, familiarity with the state’s legislative, rule-making, and judicial process and structure strongly preferred. 

Must have excellent written, verbal, communication, and editing skills, and be able to manage time effectively. 

Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules, and legal precedents. Ability to draft proposed legislative bill language, agency rules, and amendments. Ability to organize large amounts of information and keep accurate records. Ability to do research and data analysis. Ability to think analytically and have negotiation skills. Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure on a daily basis with legislators, legislative and agency staff, and the public. Ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and on all policy issues.  

Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule and extra hours with little or no advance notice. 

The position requires online research using online databases (LobbyTools, StateNet, Legislative data bases and national research tools). The position requires developing research surveys and analysis of the results. Training for these programs will be provided. 

Education and Experience Required: 

An advanced degree in Law, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or related field, and at least 3 years of public administration, legislative, or legal experience. Legal background, familiarity with the state’s legislative, rule-making, and judicial process and structure strongly preferred. 

Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers is in the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Florida! Our employees enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid leave time, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, professional development, and an employee discount program. Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers/Civitek offers a dynamic business culture that values, encourages, and includes the thinking and collaboration of our employees. We’re driven by the need to build something better! CiviTek creates technology solutions that protect revenue, save time, and free up resources for Florida’s Clerks and Comptrollers.  What remains constant throughout our history of transformation is our dedication to our clerks, their constituents, our employees, and to the values on which CiviTek was built: integrity, member/customer focused, simplicity, innovation, collaboration, ownership, and bring JOY. 

So if you are ready to be a part of building something better, join our team!