Manager of Government Relations--The David J. Joseph Co. - Cincinnati Area

Manager of Government Relations
The David J. Joseph Co. - Cincinnati Area

Job Description
The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), founded in 1885, is the oldest and largest scrap metal recycling company in the United States. The Joseph Company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation. We are not just a scrap trading and processing company. DJJ brokers ferrous scrap, pig iron, HBI/DRI, and nonferrous metal scrap. We provide mill industrial logistics and rail services for steelmakers. We finance, buy, sell, and lease railcars and operate self-serve auto parts recycling retail stores. DJJ generates over $6 billion in sales each year. DJJ operates trading offices and processing plants in 17 states, with over 80 facilities, and employs over 2,200 people.
The David J. Joseph Company was named Scrap Company of the Year in 2011. For more information on our Company, visit our web site at www.djj.com.
DJJ is creating a new position in the corporate headquarters for a Manager of Government Relations. This role will report to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel and will serve as the primary advocate for the David J. Joseph Family of Companies in federal, state and local government relations.

Description of Duties:

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive government relations program, that includes federal, state, and local government relations priorities
• Monitor and provide advice on federal and state legislation and regulation that could impact DJJ
• Work with senior management to increase DJJ’s visibility with federal, state, and local elected officials, regulatory agencies, and their staff
• Organize, collaborate with and participate with lobbying teams to advance legislative and regulatory objectives and protect company's interests from adverse public policy.
• Participate and represent company in various trade associations such as ISRI, ARA, and other manufacturing and recycling organizations.
• Develop industry-wide coalitions and manage significant projects on key issues
• Assist subsidiary government relations teams in developing local programs and relationships
• Travel to key state capitals and cities where facilities are located.
• Other job-related duties as assigned
Desired Skills & Experience
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years of government affairs experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to persuasively speak before large groups.
• Strong leadership, analytical and negotiating skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally.
• Self-starter with the ability to organize and implement several concurrent projects and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing.
• Willing and able to travel an average of 30% of the time.
Interested and qualified job seekers are required to attach a copy of their current resume and salary requirements in order to be given serious consideration.
The David J. Joseph Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description

The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ), founded in 1885, one of the largest scrap metal recycling companies in the United States. The Joseph Company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation. We are not just a scrap trading and processing company. DJJ brokers ferrous scrap, pig iron, HBI/DRI, and nonferrous metal scrap. We provide mill industrial logistics and rail services for steelmakers. We finance, buy, sell, and lease railcars and operate self-serve auto parts recycling retail stores. DJJ generates over $6 billion in sales each year. Incorporating wholly-owned and joint venture facilities, DJJ operates trading offices and processing plants in 17 states and employs over 2,200 people. For more information on our Company, visit our web site at www.djj.com.

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