Government Affairs Associate (Public Health ...

Government Affairs Associate (Public Health Administrator 1) Print ( Apply ufeff Government Affairs Associate (Public Health Administrator 1) Salary $75,733.00 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full Time Health Civil Service Job Number HEA08491 Division Health Opening Date 03/10/2026 Closing Date 3/24/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) is seeking a Public Health Administrator 1 to serve as a Government Affairs Associate. This role is responsible for monitoring city, state and federal level legislative activity, conducting policy research, engaging with local elected officials and stakeholders, and coordinating advocacy strategies. The Associate plays a key role in ensuring the organization maintains strong relationships with the Metro Council, the Mayoru2019s Office legislative affairs team and other key policy stakeholders.. If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640. Typical Duties + Track municipal ordinances, resolutions, budget actions, and regulatory proposals. + Prepare timely summaries and alerts on relevant legislative activity. + Maintain a calendar of key city meetings, hearings, and deadlines. + Conduct background research on city policies, programs, and initiatives. + Analyze policy impacts and prepare memos, briefs, and presentations for internal and external audiences. + Support development of policy recommendations and advocacy positions. + Serve as a lead for communication and relationship building with metro council members, mayoru2019s office staff, departmental leaders, and community organizations. + Attend metro council meetings, committee hearings, task force meetings, and community meetings. + Represent the organization in a professional manner in all municipal settings and maintain confidentiality. + Draft talking points, testimony, letters of support/concern, and advocacy materials. + Coordinate logistics for advocacy events, briefings, or coalition meetings. + Support grassroots or community engagement strategies where relevant. + Maintain internal tracking systems for legislation, contacts, and advocacy actions. + Support cross-departmental initiatives that require municipal coordination. + Assist with scheduling, materials, and follow-up for internal and external meetings. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited (4) four-year college or university and one (1) year of responsible, full-time employment in public administration, business administration, public health administration, public health sanitation, public health nursing, public health education, or other appropriate field. or One (1) year of graduate study in public health administration, public administration, or health education may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. or A minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the areas of public health administration, public administration, public health sanitation, or business administration, of which at least one (1) year within the past three (3) years must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Governmentu2019s employment-based immigration programs. MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communiti Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Masteru2019s in Public Administration, Public Policy or Public Health. + Experience in public policy analysis + Experience in municipal government + Demonstrated ability to build relationships with elected officials + Self-started with excellent organizational and communication skills. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university ? + Yes + No 03 How many years of experience in the areas of public health administration, public administration, public health sanitation, or business administration do you have ? + Less than a year + 1 year + 6 years + 7 years + More than 7 years 04 Do you have One (1) year of graduate study in public health administration, public administration, or health education ? + Yes + No 05 Do you have a Masteru2019s in Public Administration, Public Policy or Public Health ? + Yes + No 06 How many years experience in public policy analysis do you have ? + Less than a year + 1-2 years + More than 2 years 07 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification. + Yes Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-03-12