Maryland Institute for
Emergency Medical Services Systems

This position serves as the Director, Office of Government Affairs for the Maryland Institute for EMS Systems (MIEMSS). The Director is the main point of agency contact for elected officials and their staffs at the federal, state and local levels and is responsible for the agency’s legislative activities and intergovernmental relations. The Director is the agency’s principal contact and liaison for legislative matters with the Governor’s Legislative Office. This position serves as the main advisor to the MIEMSS Executive Director with regard to legislative matters, related issues and legislation as they evolve, crafting and articulating the agency’s position, and developing testimony and position papers. The Director communicates and coordinates with counterparts at other government entities and private and public institutions. The Director works with stakeholders to ensure initiatives and related communications are consistent and logical. The position is responsible for ensuring on-time completion and submission of statutorily required reports and correspondence. The Director serves as a leader within the agency, collaborating with the other department Directors to help develop and maintain awareness of relevant issues and provide guidance that is cognizant of other governmental entities’ positions and initiatives.