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Description
The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) represents air pollution control agencies in 45 states and territories and over 116 major metropolitan areas across the United States.
State and local air pollution control officials formed NACAA (formerly STAPPA/ALAPCO) over 30 years ago to improve their effectiveness as managers of air quality programs. The associations serve to encourage the exchange of information among air pollution control officials, to enhance communication and cooperation among federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and to promote good management of our air resources.
Position 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.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Staff Associate will staff the association's committees dealing with foundation issues under the Clean Air Act, including those involving air quality permitting, such as New Source Review, Title V and greenhouse gas permitting; ambient air monitoring; emissions inventories; and air quality modeling.
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:
- An advanced degree, such as a JD or MA;
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with the Clean Air Act;
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills;
- Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills;
- The ability to multitask; and
- Should be a flexible team player.
Compensation: We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, and an excellent benefits package.
To Apply:
Please click "Apply Now Online!" to submit a resume and written personal statement explaining your interest and background in Clean Air Act issues and career goals before January 18, 2013.