Job Tag: Law/Policy

The Climate Action Campaign (CAC) Fellowship is a paid intern program designed to immerse its participants in the environmental advocacy field. Assignments vary and are designed to both support the campaign with its mission to advance and defend climate policies and assist the fellow with their professional growth. This non-exempt position allows interaction with all of the campaign’s departments providing a wide breadth of experiences.

We have a fellowship available in our Government Affairs department. As an integral part of the team, the Government Affairs fellow will learn about environmental advocacy at the national level, including efforts to build public support for action to tackle the climate crisis, educate key decisionmakers, and shape federal policy.

CAC is based in Washington, D.C. We are currently working in a hybrid environment with fellows expected in the office 2-3 times per week.

The fellow will work predominantly with the Government Affairs team completing tasks including but not limited to:

Conducting legislative research, tracking, and analysis, including reviewing and summarizing major legislation and tracking decisionmakers’ positions on priority issues

Assisting with environmental advocacy efforts including drafting outreach language and creating, editing, and distributing a variety of documents for internal and external use

Tracking and reporting Congressional and administrative activity (meetings, events, etc.)

Tracking and reporting national and local partners’ activities (meetings, events, etc.)

Attending briefings, meetings, and events with CAC staff and external allies

Assisting various Departments during surge moments, including but not limited to attending events or otherwise supporting community-wide climate advocacy efforts, facilitating outreach to partners and decisionmakers, conducting research and data entry

Attending internal meetings and assisting with Campaign-wide metrics and reporting

Assisting with internal information sharing and communications

Providing logistics and meeting support as needed

Completing other duties and tasks as they arise

A successful candidate has the following:

Interest in environmental issues and the environmental community

Ability to learn to juggle multiple, distinct projects in a fast-paced, high-expectation campaign environment

Ability to work successfully individually and collaboratively, with diverse teams and individuals internally and with external partner organizations

Experience with data entry and managing large amounts of data

Excellent communicator and self-starter; keen attention to detail

Experience in issue-organizing, advocacy or electoral campaigns a plus

Familiarity with Congressional activity and legislative research and analysis a plus

Scope: The paid fellowship program lasts for 13 weeks, with an option to extend. An ideal start date would be September 8, 2025 and fellows participate for 20 hours/week. Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour, as an hourly non-exempt position.

A Water Resources Planning Advisor is a professional classification assisting in developing high-level policy advice; performing administrative work in maintaining an active liaison with all organizations having water related interests; advising the Water Resources Department and City management regarding water policy matters that ensures a sustainable supply of water resources; and assuring comprehensive representation of the City of Mesa’s interests in intergovernmental agreements and protecting the City’s investments in joint ventures. Duties include: Representing the City and serving as a liaison to local and regional water resource groups and agencies, regulatory bodies, and other government agencies; oversight and administration of Mesa’s various agreements (Val Vista, Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant (GWRP), Salt River Project (SRP), and Central Arizona Project (CAP)); interacting and eliciting information from other City departments in order to carry out the City’s objectives relating to water resource management; advising the Water Resources Department and City management regarding water policy matters; assuring comprehensive representation of the City of Mesa’s interests; providing direction and monitoring Operations Maintenance (O/M) and 5-year Capital Improvement Project (CIP); coordinating with water operation staff to ensure compliance with the Arizona Groundwater Management Act; assisting the Water Resources Advisor in short- and long-range water planning activities including research, analysis, issue identification, projections, and related tasks; leading and negotiating Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with outside entities (Joint Exercise of Power Agreement (JEPA), Apache Junction, Greenfield, Val Vista, Tempe, Gilbert); providing highly technical and strategic planning assistance and recommendations on use of groundwater, surface water, and reclaimed water; interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with the provisions of water resources regulations and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, etc.; and assisting with the development and administration of the City’s water resource master plan.

The incumbent also serves as a technical analyst that maintains and analyzes data for water resource planning and contract compliance; prepares various reports and applications for state regulatory bodies, including the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) annual water use reports; administration of recovery wells, water storage permits, and long-term storage credit (LTSC) accounting; provides information and technical assistance in the development and implementation of the City’s water resource program, including working with local and regional water resource agencies, other City agencies, the public, and water system customers and users; assists in researching issues related to the City’s water rights, water supply and demand, and effluent supply and demand; produces technical reports and analysis on water use and supply; develops and maintains water production and consumption information files and databases; assists in the review, approval, and monitoring of sustainable water service projects in accordance with City ordinance and demand ceilings; and performs related duties as required.

The Water Resources Planning Advisor provides independent, highly complex support for water resource programs and is required to exercise extensive initiative and judgment to coordinate information and provide accurate data based upon research and information at hand to assist in policy development. This classification is supervised by the Water Resources Advisor through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field. Considerable (3 – 5 years) full-time work experience in the field of water resources, water law, water quality, policy analysis, or environmental quality.

The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.

CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of independent labor-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions. CJNRC provides coalitions and union partners with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.

CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.

Position Description

The Western States Regional Director is responsible for developing and implementing CJNRC’s mission and strategic objectives within a multi-state region. The person in this position is responsible for identifying, building, and maintaining political relationships across the region with state coalition union leaders, coalition Executive Directors, and key local partners in order to support the success and sustainability of Climate Jobs coalitions and effectuate CJNRC’s non-profit purposes. The Western States Regional Director is a senior leadership position reporting to and working under the direction of the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Coalition Maintenance and Relationship Management:

Serve as the principal for ongoing work with designated state coalition and labor leadership.
Provide reliable support and strategic counsel to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
Identify, build, cultivate, and maintain strong, independent, collaborative, and trust-based relationships with state coalition and union leadership, key coalition members, and staff.
Ensure that coalition-developed strategic plans are well-conceived, effectively implemented, and achieve desired outcomes by working in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including leading the work of CJNRC staff working with those coalitions to achieve the objectives.
Design, facilitate, and organize high-impact strategic meetings, convenings, and regular check-ins designed to advance CJNRC’s work with state coalitions, strengthen alignment, and maintain momentum on implementation of CJNRC’s programs.

Coalition Building, Support, and Strategic Expansion:

Partner with state coalition leadership to develop and implement strategies for building sustainable, effective union-led state organizations.
Work closely across CJNRC teams and with partners to continuously assess and analyze the policy and political landscape within the region to identify strategic opportunities, potential partners, and emerging challenges.
Manage CJNRC budgets in their region, evaluate and determine commitment of resources to drive CJNRC’s program.
Actively assist state leadership in expanding the reach and impact of their coalitions.

Policy, Political Analysis, and Strategy Development:

Lead the development and execution of state and regional strategies, ensuring alignment with the broader organizational goals, state coalitions, and CJNRC’s mission.
Collaborate with partners, including the Cornell University Climate Jobs Institute, to research and develop forward thinking campaigns and policy plans.

Programmatic Leadership and Implementation:

Responsible for moving key strategies forward with state coalition leadership and affiliates in each state.
Ensure effective day-to-day follow-up and communication across state coalition leaders, affiliate partners, internal CJNRC staff and leaders across all departments.
Coordinate the work of CJNRC staff to ensure state coalitions receive the necessary support and resources.
Hire and supervise additional regional staff as needed.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within labor, advocacy, political organizing, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders including labor unions, research groups, funders.
Experience in developing and implementing successful strategic plans and campaigns.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
Deep understanding of policy and political landscapes, preferably within the specified region.
Familiarity with one or more states in this region, including existing relationships with key labor movement leaders.
Ability to travel frequently within the region and the United States.

Our newly operational Water Resources Center sets the standard for wastewater treatment facilities on the Central Coast. It’s the City’s largest-ever infrastructure project and a truly state-of-the-art facility, featuring an advanced water purification component that can contribute to a drought buffer by providing safe and reliable water for Morro Bay. Located on South Bay Boulevard north of Highway 1, the facility incorporates cutting-edge technology, including two lift stations and approximately 3.5 miles of pipelines and new injection wells. The purified water will be injected into the groundwater aquifer for reuse through our existing infrastructure, promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship.

If selected, you will be part of a team that operates the most advanced water reclamation center on the Central Coast. You will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art facility and technology in a brand new one million-gallon-per-day advanced treatment facility. This position will oversee day-to-day compliance with various environmental regulations as they pertain to water, water conservation, wastewater, air quality, and industrial waste. The Water Resources Compliance Specialist oversees and may perform a variety of biological, chemical, and physical tests and analyses in both field and laboratory settings for water, wastewater, and industrial waste.

Under the general direction of the Utilities Division Manager, plans, oversees and coordinates, implements, and performs monitoring, testing, and administrative duties to ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements pertaining to water, wastewater, air quality, and industrial waste; performs all other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Water Resources Compliance Specialist is in the City’s Utilities Division. This class is distinguished by its responsibilities for coordinating and performing duties related to the Division’s day-to-day compliance with various environmental regulations as they pertain to water, water conservation, wastewater, air quality, and industrial waste. The Water Resources Compliance Specialist oversees and may perform a variety of biological, chemical, and physical tests and analyses in both field and laboratory settings for water, wastewater, and industrial waste. Duties are performed under the supervision and direction of higher-level staff, but performance of duties requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Technical and functional supervision may be exercised over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees monitoring the City’s water quality program, including sampling of the municipal water system, for compliance with Division of Drinking Water standards, and prepares required reports.
Assists the Utilities Division Manager in the NPDES and other regulatory reporting requirements for the Water Resources Center, Water system, and the Wastewater Collection system.
Assists the Utilities Division Manager in the preparation or oversight of the water resources planning documents, such as the Urban Water Management Plan and the City’s “OneWater” plan.
Conducts public outreach activities.
Develops and implements active and effective water conservation measures.
Oversees the City Cross-Connection Control Program.
Perform water loss audits for the water system.
Provides information to citizens, contractors, engineers, and other governmental agencies at the counter, by telephone and by mail.
Prepares staff reports and grant applications.
Oversees and assists in the development of computer models and GIS and other databases of water, wastewater, and air quality
Attend City meetings (such as City Council, Planning Commission, and Public Works Advisory Board) to present project-related information and respond to questions.
Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Management of environmental compliance, regulatory operations, and NPDES permitting.
General water resources engineering and planning.
Water quality control and the related biological/physical principles.
Applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations related to Recycled Water Use.
Mathematics and statistics as related to water resources.
Program management techniques.
Appropriate data and record keeping methods and principles.

Ability to:

Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen while using standard office supplies and equipment such as keyboard and telephone.
Work out in the field in inclement weather when needed or when responding to emergency situations.
Develop and use database reports to support the Utilities Division.
Operate hand tools needed to perform field studies.
Work in an indoor and outdoor setting with some travel to different sites and locations.
Work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Walk on uneven terrain to complete surveys and inspections.
Work where exposure to environmental factors may pose a risk of minor injury or illness.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, physical or life sciences, natural resources management, environmental engineering, or a closely related field.
In lieu of a degree, at least four (4) years of experience performing environmental compliance and regulatory duties may be considered.

Certifications and Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Must obtain a Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) within one year of hire.
Must obtain a Water Audit Validator Certificate within two years of hire.
Must obtain one of the following certifications within three years of hire:
State certification as a Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP), or
Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
All required certifications must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

The Lead Counsel, Clean Energy Tax Solutions will serve as a senior member of Environmental Defense Fund’s U.S. Legal and Regulatory team. The Lead Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing high impact strategies on complex legal and regulatory policy matters related to federal tax incentives for clean affordable solutions that create jobs in the U.S. The work will entail important collaboration with key partners and allies and will incorporate EDF’s core values, its abiding respect for all people, and supporting a culture where all staff can thrive.

The Lead Counsel position will help manage and collaborate with attorneys, analysts, consultants, and other experts to achieve and support progress on key priorities. This position will engage directly with senior policymakers, leading legal and regulatory experts, private sector leaders and associations, and NGO partners and allies. They will engage in strategic communications about the important benefits of clean affordable solutions in cutting costs and creating domestic jobs and the important role of tax investments in incentivizing these solutions. The Lead Counsel will report to the SVP, General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop integrated legal and regulatory strategy to protect and defend U.S. tax incentives that invest in clean affordable solutions with a focus on investments that reduce pollution in high emitting sectors.

Lead EDF’s strategic engagement in complex federal regulatory, policy and legal tax and tax-related proceedings including litigation.

Work effectively with key policymakers, the private sector, and non-governmental partners and allies through rigorous engagement, collaboration, and professionalism.

Lead, collaborate with, mentor and support colleagues, legal fellows, interns and consultants who have legal, policy, and analytical expertise.

Effectively communicate benefits of tax investments for people and communities including cost savings, competitiveness, manufacturing and quality jobs, and energy security.

Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Develop strategic objectives, work plans and key results, engage in strategic planning, and incorporate nimble approaches that can rapidly adapt to changing contexts and unpredictable developments.

Lead the team’s effective and professional engagement with partners both internal and external.

Lead collaboration with Development, develop strategic vision for resources to support and advance work, draft and contribute to Development proposals, reports and other fundraising materials, and participate and advance EDF outreach to members.

Respond to emerging organizational priorities and professionally represent EDF at various important internal and external events.

Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

8+ years of relevant professional experience, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, and current membership with good standing in the State Bar required.

Expertise in federal tax law incentivizing clean affordable solutions as well as extensive understanding of administrative law and proceedings, legal advocacy, and litigation.

History of achieving high impact progress in advancing clean affordable solutions through regulatory and administrative advocacy in complex proceedings, litigation, policy strategy, legislative efforts, and strategic engagement.

Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to represent an organization’s interests in litigation and complex policy proceedings, before senior government officials, with senior leaders in the private sector, and in vibrant partnerships with non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative strategies, forge and operationalize path-breaking ideas and solutions, and create, recognize and build on key opportunities for progress.

Experience managing and mentoring attorneys and interns, technical experts, operations staff, and budgets.

Excellent legal research, analytical, public speaking, advocacy, and written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to effectively and respectfully lead staff in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience across multiple time zones.

Proactive and organized with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Ability to adapt plans and strategies in response to new events and information.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

The Permit Specialist serves as a contributing member of the Coastal Sciences and Planning Team. Work includes execution (management) of environmental permitting tasks at the local, State and Federal levels for projects focused on shore protection, coastal resiliency, wetland restoration and private and commercial development in the coastal and offshore regions. Environmental permitting tasks will include application of regulations to projects as they are developed, preparation and submittal of permit applications, review of permits received and compliance with permit requirements during and following project execution. The work involves close coordination with other team members within the Environmental Monitoring Business Unit at Woods Hole Group.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain database of permits for Woods Hole Group clientele
Prepare public notices and abutter notifications
Advertise public notices in local newspapers or post on regulatory websites
Identify parcel information and deed references
Record permits at Registry of Deeds and send recording information to regulatory agencies
Coordinate with Project Managers on applicable regulatory requirements on a project-by- project basis and resolve critical permitting issues
Review engineering site plans to ensure consistency with regulatory requirements
Coordinate with Project Managers to prepare and file permit applications with local, state, and federal agencies
Review permits received for consistency with proposed work and associated plans
File work start notifications with local, State and Federal regulatory agencies
Work with Project Managers to ensure permit requirements are met during construction and to ensure that all required monitoring data are collected post construction
Maintain working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and periodic updates to those regulations
Participate in calls/meetings/consultations with Woods Hole Group staff, regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, and other consulting firms
Coordinate with local, State and Federal agencies to gain consensus and approvals for work in regulated areas

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

BA/BS in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Wetland Studies or closely related field
1-3 years of experience focusing on permitting of natural resource/wetland projects and related permitting in New England
Excellent English oral communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Teamwork and ability to work effectively with colleagues and to accept mentorship
Ability to maintain working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills

Central Park is one of the world’s most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country’s first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1.6 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100 million.

The Position

The Central Park Ranger provides support to Conservancy staff by monitoring and assisting in all aspects of Park use by visitors and concessionaires, and through establishing cooperative relationships with Park users. This role ensures compliance with Park policies and practices and works closely with user groups and surrounding communities to motivate Park stewardship. This position collaborates with field staff across Operations as well as with City agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Parks and Recreation, New York Police Department, and Emergency Services.

Essential Duties

Assist in developing and implementing management plans for safe and appropriate Park use.
Provide daily support to field staff managing Park use; address and resolve space-use conflicts.
Respond to emergency situations as they occur in the park.
Cultivate and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with the public and surrounding communities.
Communicate with ease and diplomacy across all staff levels and with park patrons.
Specialize in all matters, policies, and procedures of NYC Park Rules and Regulation; educate Park visitors about proper use of landscapes and park features.
Track and compile Park use statistics.
Addresses ongoing homeless activities and reports to other agencies and organizations.
Review permit applications; maintain data and maps necessary to organize permitted activities
Conduct regular site visits to permitted event areas and landscapes.
Provide a security presence at CPC events, facilities, and programs as assigned
Demonstrate knowledge of Central Park’s history and landmarks and share information with Park patrons, contractors, and vendors.
Conduct check-ins at Conservancy visitor centers and public programs.
Attend park operations meetings and external agency meetings as necessary.
Participate in community relations outreach and stewardship programs and campaigns.
Report on all issues and concerns related to in-park concessions.
Although not part of day-to-day tasks, the Central Park Ranger may be called upon to perform other operations tasks as needed and/or required by the department or organization.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college in a related field;
1-3 years of experience working with the public, Park Operations, or a field related to community relations.
Education and/or experience equivalent to #1 above. However, all candidates must have demonstrated the ability to work well and collaborate with others.
Excellent organizational, planning, time management, and communication skills.
Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Abilities

Ability to provide both oral and written communication that is easily understood and direct in its content.
Ability to engage in critical thinking skills that allow for prioritizing issues, coordinating multiple projects, and solving problems.
Knowledge of computer equipment and Microsoft Office applications; proficiency in Word and Outlook
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to make critical decisions and manage emergency situations.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions year-round.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to perform heavy physical labor.

Salary range: $56K to $72K (based on level of experience).

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary
Using established procedures under close supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs in assigned districts within a Market Area. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulatory environments. Monitors and investigates compliance status providing training and to site and district management and operations personnel.

Generally, this position is responsible for districts within a Market Area.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle, Dakota Tracer) and provides company related reporting.
Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
May administer customer waste and special waste disposal approvals.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities are required.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Environmental Science or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma, GED or High School Equivalency and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
Experience: One (1) year of previous experience (in addition to education requirements).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Requires knowledge of regulatory environment as it applies to environmental protection and compliance.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

MS Office familiarity, general computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software. Familiarity with statistical methods. Research skills. A working knowledge of the company’s operations and business hierarchy.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $65,800 – $75.800. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Environment America is a policy and action group that tackles the most profound problem of our time: a way of living that is depleting and destabilizing the natural world. Our federal legislative director will lead our work in Washington, DC to advocate for new laws in Congress and defend federal environmental protections.

You’ll work together with leaders at Environment America, our 30 state offices and The Public Interest Network with decades of experience getting real results for our environment.
Key Responsibilities
Environment America’s Federal Legislative Director will spearhead our work to advance our policy goals in Washington, DC. This position requires excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Strategy: Develop and advance our federal policy agenda, including our work to protect wildlife and wild places, expand clean, renewable energy and defend environmental protections, such as the Clean Water Act.
Advocacy: Lobby Congress and the federal government on our policy priorities. Advocate for our positions and persuade decision makers to act, while developing collaborative relationships with legislators and congressional staff on both sides of the aisle.
Coalition Building: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals. Run weekly or monthly coalition meetings with groups that have committed to work together on our campaigns.
Media and Visibility: Get coverage for our campaigns and vision in the media and other channels in order to educate and motivate our supporters and decision-makers. Write press releases, op-eds, and letters to the editor; meet with reporters and hold press events; maintain an active social media presence for our campaigns.
Fundraising: Earn support for your program from foundations and individual donors.
Build the team: Recruit, hire and manage more junior advocates and interns to make more progress on our campaigns.

Qualifications
You are:

Passionate about the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns.
A campaign advocate, grassroots organizer, lobbyist or legislative staffer or with at least 5 years of experience. Advanced degrees may count toward experience.
An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills. Experience getting traditional and digital media coverage in previous work is a plus.
Creative and effective at solving complex problems; a strategic thinker who can take advantage of new opportunities.
A team leader with a track record of recruiting people and improving performance, or the skills to do so; willing and interested in working with people who think differently than you.
Well-organized and able to make plans for long-term success, across multiple priorities.
A hard worker, willing to spend hours calling activists or monitoring middle-of-the-night Senate votes to win your campaigns.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff or Senior Attorney will work as part of a team in the Urban Wildlands using law, science, media outreach and advocacy to protect the environment. The Urban Wildlands program works to protect wildlife and habitats vulnerable to unsustainable development while advocating for healthy and climate resilient communities. Attorneys at the Center bring cutting edge cases that are designed to have a conservation impact that addresses key threats to biodiversity. The main duties of this role include impact litigation, policy development, administrative advocacy, and advancing environmental campaigns. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills with an ability to think strategically and creatively. Staff and Senior attorneys are motivated and use their experience in law and activism to develop cases and win campaigns. The working environment is dynamic, exciting and supportive.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with frontline communities and conservation organizations in local, regional and statewide coalitions to proactively protect vulnerable ecosystems and wildlife connectivity while also opposing destructive and polluting projects.
Identify, develop, and litigate cases and administrative actions to further the program’s campaign goals;
Draft legal and/or scientific comments on proposed rules and environmental review documents;
Advocate for conservation policies, including through oral testimony, policy analysis, petitions for rulemaking, and effective communications;
Track and analyze relevant land use legislation and regulations at the state, regional and local levels;
Engage in media advocacy by writing press releases, crafting op-eds, developing relationships with media contacts, and delivering effective, timely statements to reporters;
Raise awareness among the public and opinion leaders through campaign activities such as public speaking, action alerts, reports, and meetings;
Build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, coalitions, government officials, and scientists;
Produce consistently high-quality work, including typically delivering weekly legal work such as a brief, memo, petition, technical comment letter, or oral argument as needed;
May include supervision of law clerks and legal fellows;
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Law school graduate admitted to California state bar;
Minimum two years of civil litigation experience for Staff Attorney and eight years for Senior Attorney, preferred familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Administrative Procedure Act, Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act;
Excellent writing, communication, research, and oral advocacy skills;
Strong work ethic, time management, and organizational skills;
Proactive approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take initiative to drive projects forward;
Ability to develop cases and manage a full docket;
Familiarity with environmental laws;
A high degree of scientific literacy;
A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection;
Ability to work independently and as a part of an effective team;
Competence in and commitment to principles of justice, equity and inclusion;
Track record of effective coalition work preferred;
Ability to work 40+ hours per week.