Government Affairs Director

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Government Affairs Director

Company: State of North Carolina


Description: Description of Work***This is an anticipated vacancy. This is an Exempt Policymaking position. If a candidate is chosen before the closing date, this posting will end immediately, whichever comes first.***
The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction:
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state’s public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Legislative Affairs Director (Working Title: Government Affairs Director) for our Deputy State Superintendent Office.The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal contact and staff for the NC Department of Public Instruction with the NC General Assembly and, when necessary, the U.S. Congress, to ensure that the State and federal legislative policies and priorities are presented in a timely, accurate, and concise manner to the appropriate legislative bodies, to the executive branch including the Office of the Governor, local school systems, associations and any other education stakeholders. This position is the contact person representing the DPI with the members of the General Assembly, state legislative staff, the Office of the Governor, other governmental officials, school officials, and the business community in all matters pertaining to education legislation. This position is responsible for the initiation, development, and coordination of legislation for DPI as it impacts on all public schools in the state and is accountable for the legality, political, and educational viability of such legislation. It is responsible for articulating ratified state and federal education legislation to the State Superintendent, the State Board of Education, the Department staff, local school systems, educational associations, and other policy-making bodies through extensive training sessions, forums, conferences, and other presentations. This position writes and oversees position statements, legislative updates, and other communications, including the Report on Education Legislation, and conducts legislative webinars.This position is designated Exempt Policymaking.Additional duties as assigned.EEO Statement:The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Broad knowledge of the education system of North Carolina and an understanding of the state and federal legislative laws, regulations, and processes.
• Knowledge of the political process with a firm grasp of lobbying techniques.
• Ability to work with others, negotiate and to see compromise
• Demonstrated skills in communicating leadership, organization, decision-making, writing, analysis and public speaking.

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Master’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, journalism, English or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience in lobbying, governmental relations, political campaigns, broadcasting, communications, public relations or related; or Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, journalism, English or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of professional experience in lobbying, governmental relations, political campaigns, broadcasting, communications, public relations, or related; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationAll applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System ( for the State of North Carolina.Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran’s preference.Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources.Contact InformationHouston Davis, Agency RecruiterEmail: houston.davis@dpi.nc.govApplications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Salary: $82011 – 159922 per year

Location: Wake County, NC

Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:05:36 GMT


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