Senior Staff Associate- Washington DC
Organization: National Association of Clean Air Agencies
Position Title: Senior Staff Associate
Location: 444 N Capitol St. NW #307, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Hours and Compensation: full-time We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, and an excellent benefits package.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2013
Organization Overview
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) – a non-profit organization of state and local air pollution control agencies – seeks a senior-level policy associate to join our small, fast-paced Capitol Hill office.
Description
The Senior Staff Associate will staff the association’s committees dealing with important and timely issues under the Clean Air Act, including the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, state and local climate action, energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, state and local air enforcement programs, agricultural air quality issues and training of state and local air officials. With respect to these issues, the Senior Staff Associate will take the lead on tracking and analyzing federal regulations, legislation and policies; writing comments, testimony, newsletter articles and specialty reports; keeping committee and association members apprised of timely information and developments; overseeing special projects; developing briefing materials; and responding to substantive information requests.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants should have:
1) An advanced degree, such as a JD or Masters;
2) At least five years of relevant experience, preferably with the Clean Air Act;
3) Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
4) Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills; and
5) The ability to multitask.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a resume and written personal statement explaining their interest and background in Clean Air Act issues and career goals to [email protected] by September 30, 2013.
