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