Government Relations Manager

Job Details

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, public policy, or public administration;
experience in healthcare or public safety environments preferred.
Valid driver’s license with ability to travel within Oklahoma and occasionally out-of-state.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• 40% – Legislative Advocacy (in conjunction with the CEO)
  Track, analyze, and report on proposed legislation, regulatory changes, and municipal policy actions affecting EMSA.
  Develop briefing materials, talking points, and hearing testimony for use by EMSA leadership.
  Cook up meetings and legislative outreach between EMSA and local, state, and federal policymakers.
  Represent EMSA at legislative sessions, committee hearings, and public policy forums.
  Provide timely updates to the CEO and leadership team on emerging issues requiring strategic action.

• 40% – Public Affairs Support
  Aid in planning and executing EMSA public affairs initiatives, community events, and stakeholder engagements.
  Support development of communication materials related to government affairs activities, including press releases, social media content, and public education materials.
  Collaborate with the Public Affairs team on campaigns that highlight EMSA services, outcomes, and initiatives.
  Maintain consistent messaging across advocacy, outreach, and communications activities.
  Cook up cross-departmental efforts during major events, public presentations, and outreach campaigns.

• 20% – EMS/Healthcare Industry Engagement (State & National)
  Monitor national EMS policy trends and participate in industry discussions that influence standards, reimbursement, and regulatory frameworks.
  Prepare leadership briefings summarizing national policy developments and industry priorities.
  Cook up EMSA involvement at state and national conferences, including speaking opportunities and organizational representation.
  Liaison with EMS and other industry associations to position EMSA as a leading healthcare organization.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Understanding legislative processes at local, state, and federal levels.
  Familiarity with public health systems, emergency medical services, municipal governance, or healthcare policy.
  Working knowledge of research methods and policy analysis techniques.
  Understanding public affairs functions, including community outreach, media coordination, and stakeholder communication.
  Awareness of EMS and ambulance industry issues, national standards, and emerging trends influencing service delivery and regulation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presenting complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
  Strong relationship building and networking skills with public officials and external partners.
  Skilled in legislative tracking, policy interpretation, and summarizing large volumes of information.
  Ability to write briefing documents, position papers, and official correspondence with precision and clarity.
  Effective time management, strategic planning, and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

• Frequent time at a stationary desk sitting for up to 8 hours daily
  Frequent repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers
  Hearing and talking to interpret job functions are frequently required and frequent visual ability to judge distance and space and clarity up to 20 ft.
  Occasional walking and standing but minimal kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting
  Minimal hand tool operation and minimal ascending or descending ladders, ramps, or stairs
  Occasionally may need to lift pull or pull objects up to 25 lbs. in all directions with a maximum lifting of 50 lbs.
  Occasionally may be exposed to fumes, grease, or oil and may experience minimal poor ventilation or air circulation
  Minimal exposure to moving mechanical parts/machines
  Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures to include humidity

Work Environment

• Often works outside of the EMSA corporate offices at government and municipal buildings
  Frequent work commitments on evenings and weekends
  Temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures to include humidity
  Sometimes may be exposed to fumes, grease, or oil and may experience minimal poor ventilation or air circulation
  Minimal exposure to moving mechanical parts/machines
  Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures to include humidity