External Affairs Director

External Affairs Director – Riverside County Transportation Commission

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) is seeking a highly qualified, proactive External Affairs Director to lead and manage its public affairs, community engagement, and federal, state, and local government relations strategy. The position has been vacant since the previous incumbent was promoted to the Deputy Executive Director position in 2024.

RCTC has a FY24/25 budget of $1.286 billion with 84 allocated positions, including a 12-member Management Team. This role is critical in ensuring that RCTC’s interests are effectively represented and advanced in the public policy arena. The position also requires an advanced understanding of public and community engagement strategies and the ability to oversee a diverse and unique set of communications and public affairs programs in support of RCTC projects and programs.

The External Affairs Director will work closely with Commissioners, Directors, the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, federal and state legislators, and other political stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align with RCTC’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, government, legal, marketing, communications, political science, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of professional experience in legislative research, analysis, evaluation, and advocacy at the state and/or federal level or a related field.
• At least six (6) years in a management capacity.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $176,004 to $237,600, and will be DOQ. RCTC offers a competitive benefits program, including CalPERS retirement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive résumé and a compelling cover letter via email to: [email protected].

Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately, with the recruitment closing on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Confidential inquiries should be directed to Mr. Fred Wilson, Ralph Andersen & Associates at (916) 630-4900.

More Information

A detailed brochure is available at: https://ralphandersen.com/jobs/external-affairs-director-rctc/.