POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, Government Affairs, manages the company’s federal government and regulatory efforts including developing and implementing strategies that protect and enhance Republic’s business, operations and brand, and advance Company goals. The Director, Government Affairs ensures organizational consistency and visibility with government decision makers at the federal level, ensures company compliance with all political and lobbying activities, and assists in maintaining the highest ethical standards through improved training, communications and cooperative efforts. The Director, Government Affairs also provides leadership, support and expertise to the Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Area Presidents, and other functional leaders throughout the organization through regular briefings and timely reporting on project status. In addition, this professional will collaborate on a regular basis with various internal stakeholders on federal public affairs and governmental affairs projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive federal government affairs strategy to advance the Company’s strategic objectives and policy prioritiesMonitor, analyze and respond to federal legislation, regulation and budget initiatives that impact the Company; identify targeted legislative and regulatory opportunities and create strategies to convert these into law or regulationsManage outside lobbying and/or consulting teams to represent the Company during the legislative or regulatory development process; assess the effectiveness of the lobbying/consulting teams via tangible outcomesDraft position papers, policy briefs testimony and comments on proposed regulations; engage with communications team to prepare and produce external collateral and resources to effectively educate, engage and communicate Company positionsBuild bipartisan relationships with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and federal agencies including the EPA and DOERepresent the Company in industry coalitions, trade associations and advocacy groups and align with partner organizations on policy messagingCommunicate legislative and regulatory developments to internal leadership and stakeholders and advise on impacts and opportunitiesEnsure compliance with federal lobbying disclosure and ethics lawsManage federal political contributions and PAC strategy in coordination with legal and compliance teamsPerform other job-related duties and functions as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.Strong understanding of waste, transportation or environmental policy landscapeExcellent instincts, analytical skills and creative problem solving.A team player with impeccable judgment, the highest ethical standards and ability to manage multiple people, projects, and competing deadlines.5-10 years of direct responsibility working in federal government relations, preferably within the environmental, energy, waste or sustainability sectorsEstablished network.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 10 years of experience in related government affairs, lobbying or public affairs activities.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $202,900.00 to $278,950.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

*https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Pay-Transparency-City-County-Rates.pdf

 

 

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - Annual Incentive (\"MIP\") Target, 40% Annual

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts. 
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.

Driven: We deliver results in the right way.

Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. 

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

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