Republic Services
Overview
VP, Public & Government Affairs
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Republic Services
is the senior executive leader for all government and regulatory affairs in the United States and Canada. This role shapes and executes the company’s public policy strategy, ensures engagement with key decision-makers, and aligns policy outcomes with business objectives. The VP ensures compliance with political and lobbying requirements and upholds the highest ethical standards while leading training and communication strategies. The role also serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, Area Presidents, General Managers, and senior leadership across Business Development and Municipal Services, driving policy alignment with sales, retention, and growth to advance the company’s brand and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
Leads the development and execution of comprehensive government and public affairs strategies across the Areas, partnering with Area Presidents, GMs, and senior functional leads. Develops multi-year legislative and regulatory plans that reflect growth targets, risk mitigation needs, and emerging market opportunities.
Anticipates and shapes the external environment by identifying legislative, regulatory, and political risks and opportunities. Builds strategic relationships with senior policymakers, regulatory officials, and other key stakeholders to influence the development of favorable laws, rules, and standards.
Represents the company in federal, state, and local government forums, speaking on high-impact issues and shaping public discourse.
Oversees and evaluates the performance of contracted lobbying firms and public affairs consultants, ensuring alignment with company objectives and return on investment. Drives accountability through metrics, clear deliverables, and integration with internal advocacy strategies.
Collaborates with corporate communications to ensure message consistency, brand alignment, and strategic amplification of advocacy initiatives.
Leads the development of internal policy positions, legislative white papers, and executive briefings. Guides the creation of advocacy tools and thought leadership materials that strengthen the company’s voice in public policy discussions.
Forges and maintains high-level relationships with civic, industry, and trade associations to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation. Represents the company before City Councils, County Boards, and both State and Federal Legislatures, often in politically sensitive or high-profile contexts.
Analyzes economic, political, and budgetary trends at the municipal and state levels to identify new growth opportunities and advise Area leadership on business development strategy and timing.
Builds, mentors, and develops a high-performing government affairs team capable of executing in a complex, rapidly evolving public policy environment. Provides coaching to regional leaders on stakeholder engagement, public speaking, and political navigation.
Travels frequently (up to 50%) to support external engagement, relationship development, and team leadership across key markets (US and Canada).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy, including direct leadership of legislative and regulatory portfolios with over 150 bills per session.
Extensive prior legislative policy experience on Capitol Hill.
Proven executive presence and credibility in working with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public-sector leadership.
Significant experience managing external lobbying teams and/or complex advocacy coalitions in highly regulated industries such as waste, transportation, or services.
Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state, and local level, with a track record of driving successful outcomes on high-stakes issues.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience guiding business units through public policy risks and opportunities.
Experience mentoring and developing talent in government relations and public affairs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of government and business.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy strategy.
The position is based at Republic Services' headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Candidates not based in the Phoenix metro area will be required to relocate.
Compensation And Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO Statement Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About The Company Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations.
Our Company Values
Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Strategy Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three growth areas to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
Recent Recognition
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
CDP Discloser
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
Great Place to Work
Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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Republic Services
is the senior executive leader for all government and regulatory affairs in the United States and Canada. This role shapes and executes the company’s public policy strategy, ensures engagement with key decision-makers, and aligns policy outcomes with business objectives. The VP ensures compliance with political and lobbying requirements and upholds the highest ethical standards while leading training and communication strategies. The role also serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, Area Presidents, General Managers, and senior leadership across Business Development and Municipal Services, driving policy alignment with sales, retention, and growth to advance the company’s brand and long-term growth.
Responsibilities
Leads the development and execution of comprehensive government and public affairs strategies across the Areas, partnering with Area Presidents, GMs, and senior functional leads. Develops multi-year legislative and regulatory plans that reflect growth targets, risk mitigation needs, and emerging market opportunities.
Anticipates and shapes the external environment by identifying legislative, regulatory, and political risks and opportunities. Builds strategic relationships with senior policymakers, regulatory officials, and other key stakeholders to influence the development of favorable laws, rules, and standards.
Represents the company in federal, state, and local government forums, speaking on high-impact issues and shaping public discourse.
Oversees and evaluates the performance of contracted lobbying firms and public affairs consultants, ensuring alignment with company objectives and return on investment. Drives accountability through metrics, clear deliverables, and integration with internal advocacy strategies.
Collaborates with corporate communications to ensure message consistency, brand alignment, and strategic amplification of advocacy initiatives.
Leads the development of internal policy positions, legislative white papers, and executive briefings. Guides the creation of advocacy tools and thought leadership materials that strengthen the company’s voice in public policy discussions.
Forges and maintains high-level relationships with civic, industry, and trade associations to enhance the company’s visibility and reputation. Represents the company before City Councils, County Boards, and both State and Federal Legislatures, often in politically sensitive or high-profile contexts.
Analyzes economic, political, and budgetary trends at the municipal and state levels to identify new growth opportunities and advise Area leadership on business development strategy and timing.
Builds, mentors, and develops a high-performing government affairs team capable of executing in a complex, rapidly evolving public policy environment. Provides coaching to regional leaders on stakeholder engagement, public speaking, and political navigation.
Travels frequently (up to 50%) to support external engagement, relationship development, and team leadership across key markets (US and Canada).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory strategy, including direct leadership of legislative and regulatory portfolios with over 150 bills per session.
Extensive prior legislative policy experience on Capitol Hill.
Proven executive presence and credibility in working with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public-sector leadership.
Significant experience managing external lobbying teams and/or complex advocacy coalitions in highly regulated industries such as waste, transportation, or services.
Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state, and local level, with a track record of driving successful outcomes on high-stakes issues.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience guiding business units through public policy risks and opportunities.
Experience mentoring and developing talent in government relations and public affairs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of government and business.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy strategy.
The position is based at Republic Services' headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Candidates not based in the Phoenix metro area will be required to relocate.
Compensation And Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO Statement Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About The Company Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations.
Our Company Values
Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Strategy Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three growth areas to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
Recent Recognition
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
CDP Discloser
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
Great Place to Work
Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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