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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNSEL APCO International - Alexandria, VA

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNSEL

Full Time • APCO International - Alexandria, VA
 
The Government Relations Counsel assists with all functions of the Government Relations Office, with a general focus on the department’s regulatory and legislative portfolio. 
 
Reports to:   Director of Government Relations 
 
General Description of Essential Job Tasks: 
The following are general descriptions of the essential job tasks of the position.  Other related tasks may be assigned as necessary and appropriate. 
 
  • Researches regulatory and legislative issues representing APCO’s areas of interest and monitors Federal Communications Commission and other relevant federal agency proceedings  
  • Tracks legislation and other legal and regulatory policy developments in public safety communications and briefs the Government Relations Director on related activities  
  • Monitors legislative developments within Congressional Committees and Caucuses (e.g., committee hearings) and briefs the Government Relations Director about the key topics discussed  
  • Analyzes and prepares periodic reports on legislation impacting APCO and the public safety communications arena  
  • Assists with preparing policy and advocacy documents to be presented to APCO executives, Congress, or other stakeholders  
  • Assists in developing and maintaining briefing materials, policy memoranda, and other records related to APCO’s legislative and regulatory policy positions  
  • Drafts and edits memos, briefs, articles, press releases and other documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability, and adherence to the Association’s approved policies  
  • Verifies, updates, and writes content for the Public Safety Communications magazine and other online media portals that are operated by the Association  
  • Performs legal and general research on laws, regulations, and other topics of interest  
  • Prepares charts, tables, presentations, and other materials as directed  
  • Assists with event preparation and presentations, including participation in events as requested by the Director of Government Relations  
  • Provides general support to government relations office, including administrative work 
  • Coordinates and engages with other APCO department staff, APCO’s membership, and with external stakeholders to promote APCO priorities  
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as required 
 
Minimum Experience Requirements 
  • J.D. required, with 0-2 years of legal experience 
  • Active bar membership (in good standing) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction required. 
  • Previous experience working on legislative or regulatory issues preferred but not required 
Compensation: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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