POSITION SUMMARY: The Vice President, Public &amp; Government Affairs, serves as the senior executive leader for all government and regulatory affairs in both the US and Canada.  This role is accountable for shaping and executing the company’s strategy, ensuring consistent engagement and influence with key decision-makers and aligning public policy outcomes with business objectives.  The VP of Public &amp; Government Affairs ensures full compliance with all political and lobbying requirements, reinforces the company’s commitment to the highest ethical standards, and leads training and communication strategies to support that goal. They also serve as a key strategic advisor and thought partner to our Chief Operating Officer, Area Presidents, General Managers, and senior leadership across Business Development and Municipal Services. This includes driving policy alignment with sales, retention, and growth strategies, and ensuring advocacy efforts advance the company’s brand, operational priorities, and long-term growth initiatives.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Leads the development and execution of comprehensive government and public affairs strategies across the Area(s), in partnership with Area Presidents, GMs, and senior functional leads. Develops multi-year legislative and regulatory plans that reflect company growth targets, risk mitigation needs, and emerging market opportunities.</li><li>Anticipates and proactively 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.</li><li>Serves as the chief representative of the company in both federal and state legislatures as well as local government forums, speaking on high-impact issues, shaping public discourse, and positioning the company as a trusted and solutions-oriented industry leader.</li><li>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.</li><li>Collaborates with the corporate communication teams to ensure message consistency, brand alignment, and strategic amplification of advocacy initiatives.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Travels frequently (up to 50%) to support external engagement, relationship development, and team leadership across key markets (US and Canada).</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Extensive prior legislative policy experience on Capitol Hill.</li><li>Proven executive presence and credibility in working with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public-sector leadership.</li><li>Significant experience managing external lobbying teams and/or complex advocacy coalitions in highly regulated industries such as waste, transportation, or services.</li><li>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.</li><li>Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience guiding business units through public policy risks and opportunities.</li><li>Experience mentoring and developing talent in government relations and public affairs.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of government and business.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy strategy.</li></ul>The position is based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Candidates not based in the Phoenix metro area will be required to relocate.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: • 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 &amp; 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 COMPANYRepublic 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 industry-leading 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, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   STRATEGYRepublic 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 areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.  SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

At Republic Services, we're guided by five essential core values to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful, and Relentless in all we do, every day. Our highly passionate, professional team is reminded of these principles every time they see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Services Star. It's what makes us who we are, reminding us to keep our customers at the heart of it all.Republic Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 with a can do

VP Public & Government Affairs

POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp;The Vice President, Public &amp; Government Affairs, serves as the senior executive leader for all government and regulatory affairs in both the US and Canada.&nbsp; This role is accountable for shaping and executing the company’s strategy, ensuring consistent engagement and influence with key decision-makers and aligning public policy outcomes with business objectives. &nbsp;The VP of Public &amp; Government Affairs ensures full compliance with all political and lobbying requirements, reinforces the company’s commitment to the highest ethical standards, and leads training and communication strategies to support that goal. They also serve as a key strategic advisor and thought partner to our Chief Operating Officer, Area Presidents, General Managers, and senior leadership across Business Development and Municipal Services. This includes driving policy alignment with sales, retention, and growth strategies, and ensuring advocacy efforts advance the company’s brand, operational priorities, and long-term growth initiatives.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Leads the development and execution of comprehensive government and public affairs strategies across the Area(s), in partnership with Area Presidents, GMs, and senior functional leads. Develops multi-year legislative and regulatory plans that reflect company growth targets, risk mitigation needs, and emerging market opportunities.</li><li>Anticipates and proactively 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.</li><li>Serves as the chief representative of the company in both federal and state legislatures as well as local government forums, speaking on high-impact issues, shaping public discourse, and positioning the company as a trusted and solutions-oriented industry leader.</li><li>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.</li><li>Collaborates with the corporate communication teams to ensure message consistency, brand alignment, and strategic amplification of advocacy initiatives.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Travels frequently (up to 50%) to support external engagement, relationship development, and team leadership across key markets (US and Canada).</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Extensive prior legislative policy experience on Capitol Hill.</li><li>Proven executive presence and credibility in working with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and public-sector leadership.</li><li>Significant experience managing external lobbying teams and/or complex advocacy coalitions in highly regulated industries such as waste, transportation, or services.</li><li>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.</li><li>Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience guiding business units through public policy risks and opportunities.</li><li>Experience mentoring and developing talent in government relations and public affairs.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of government and business.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>Minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy strategy.</li></ul>The position is based at Republic Service's headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. Candidates not based in the Phoenix metro area will be required to relocate.Rewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.&nbsp; • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death &amp; 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.&nbsp; 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 COMPANYRepublic 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.&nbsp;Our industry-leading 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, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible:&nbsp;We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered:&nbsp;We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. &nbsp;&nbsp;STRATEGYRepublic 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. &nbsp;We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.&nbsp; SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

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