The Cable Guy

Not necessarily public affairs-related, but staffing agency NRI has recent listings for more than twenty administrative positions (including temp work) in the DC area.

Two levels of public affairs opportunities at the Transportation Security Administration – Legislative Affairs Specialist - SV-301-H/I (pay range: $55k-$105k – but with conflicting and less-remunerative info in body of description) and Legislative Affairs Specialist - SV-301-F ($32k-$71k). Deadline for both postings is Dec. 22.

Time Warner Cable seeks a Vice President, External Affairs (search for DC opportunities or use req. # 109857BR) to forge relationships with third parties, including intergovernmental organizations, trade associations and coalitions, think tanks, advocacy groups, and academic institutions. A minimum of six to eight years experience in government relations, public policy advocacy or related fields, with a focus on cable, media and/or telecommunications is desired. Bonus Coverage: Manager, Regulatory Affairs (Herndon, Va., req. # 109900BR) and TWO Executive Assistant positions for the DC Govt. Affairs operation (109834BR & 109836BR) are also available.

Staying with the telecom beat – the folks at Cablevision are looking for a Secretary (search DC location or use req. ID 7602BR) to set up and run a small office in the Washington DC area. Besides their sizable NYC-area cable operation, Cablevison owns Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Newsday.

The US Apple Association would like to pick a new Director, Industry & Regulatory Affairs. Responsibilities include management of economic information program, regulatory representation, and program budget and committee work. Vienna, Va. location.

Today’s specials at the National Restaurant Association: Lobbyist & Online Executive Editor positions. They’re looking for substantial Capitol Hill experience for the lobbyist slot – and eight years of online writing experience for the Online Editor position. (Eight years? That seems awfully long, given the relatively short history of the web as we know it.)

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide's Global Public Affairs Practice is currently searching the four corners of the earth for an experienced Public Affairs Account Manager for the DC office. Agency experience and public affairs background, with issues management and stakeholder engagement are among their wants. They tout their independence, passion, and free-thinking vibe – perhaps you should, too. Search here if direct link gives you trouble.

Capitol Advantage, developer of political and advocacy-related software, seeks an assortment of sales and web development staff.

The Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association helps keep the lights on for over one million customers in Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming (yes, I know that’s four states). They’re in search of a Federal Government Relations Manager with legislative/policy experience related to energy and electrical co-ops. This listing references a Westminster, CO job location, but I have seen a possible DC-location for this job mentioned in advertisements.

The Biotechnology Industry Association has cast their ballot for a Director of Federal Government Relations with a Democratic background. Health care experience is required, a JD, Masters or other advanced degree would be nice.

Today’s job search resource is from large-scale job aggregator Simply Hired. If it only really was all so simple.