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    Director West Coast Public Affairs - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Damco Spain SL

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    Description

    The Director of Public Affairs U.S. West Coast for The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group ("APMM") will be responsible for legislative and regulatory issues as well as community relations, with a special focus at the state and local level, in close cooperation with our business managers. The position will be based in Los Angeles, California with expected regular travel activity. Report will be to the Head of Government Relations for North America, with a dotted line to the Managing Director of APM Terminals, Los Angeles.

    We offer

    A competitive salary and benefit package, such as health insurance, dental and vision insurance, a 401k savings plan with an employer match, and paid time off. A.P. Moller-Maersk has a strong presence in the international business community, and we offer the opportunity to work with highly qualified colleagues in a global organization.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Direct the company's policies and objectives involving state, and local government relations. Timely resolve of business issues involving government and authorities at the state and local level within the U.S. West Coast. Where relevant, provide timely advice and forward-thinking solutions to business managers.
    • Track legislation and engage, as necessary.
    • Overall lobbying responsibility at the state and local level to protect the interests of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group.
    • Maintain and nurture relationships with key legislators, staff members, agency representatives, professional organizations, and port authorities to protect and positively influence APMM's legislative, regulatory, and reputational interests on the U.S. West Coast, with special focus at the state and local levels, as coordinated with the Head of U.S. Government Relations.
    • Assist with the establishment of corporate strategies, policies, and plans.
    • Assist APMT Los Angeles senior management team with labor relations, as/if necessary.
    • Develop and maintain local community relations, including but not limited to residents and environmental groups.
    • Ensure that key internal stakeholders are consulted and kept well-informed of potential threats and opportunities.
    • Represent APMM in selected professional organizations and associations.
    • Manage state and local level political contributions, ensuring continued compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
    • Manage state level lobbying firms, as applicable, and as agreed with Head of U.S. Government Relations, with focus on maintaining adequate APMM flexibility, options and confidentiality – and firm control of costs.

    Who we are looking for

    • The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of government relations and/or maritime transportation experience.
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree. Political Science, economics, or law preferred.
    • The personal maturity to develop and maintain professional relationships with business colleagues, policy makers and authorities, based on trust and the pursuit of business results for mutual benefit.
    • Strong communication and public speaking skills, as well as excellent writing skills.
    • The sense of urgency required to reach timely results for business.
    • Ethical excellence. Our values (Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, Our Name) are a set of fundamental shared beliefs, that form our guiding principles for behavior, decisions, and interaction.

    Job Type :

    Full Time

    Salary:

    $180,000 to $220,000

    Benefits:

    Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

    The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

    Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

    You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

    Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

    We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing .

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