Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy

The Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy at Environmental Jobs Network is responsible for implementing regulatory policy related to environmental issues. Key duties include analyzing laws, providing technical assistance, engaging in advocacy, and preparing regulatory documents. Candidates should have at least five years of relevant experience and a master's degree in a related field. The position is based in Washington, DC and is full-time.
About the position

The Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy at NAHB is responsible for implementing the organization's regulatory policy program related to environmental issues across federal, state, and local levels. This role involves critical analysis of laws and regulations, providing technical assistance to members and Home Builders Associations (HBAs), and engaging in regulatory advocacy. Key functions include preparing regulatory comment letters, compliance materials, and conducting technical seminars on environmental regulations.

Responsibilities
• Analyze regulation and legislation in assigned environmental area and assess its impact on the home building industry.
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• Prepare and submit written regulatory comments, formal testimony, technical papers and talking points.
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• Analyze state and local statutes, regulations and/or ordinances for conformance with national standards and trends.
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• Assist the manager in developing and implementing comprehensive interdivisional strategies for addressing environmental issues in assigned environmental area.
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• Represent NAHB and the home building industry in advocacy arenas to advance NAHB policy.
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• Manage the technical assistance program for state and local affiliates on key environmental issues.
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• Provide on-site technical assistance and advocacy support to state and local associations in the negotiation of regulatory agencies as needed.
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• Perform technical research, and anticipate and provide the information and technical data needed to bolster NAHB policy arguments.
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• Develop, organize and conduct technical seminars on regulatory requirements and related technical issues.
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• Staff internal association committees and task forces and working groups as assigned.

Requirements
• A minimum of five years of environmental policy experience in a federal, state or local regulatory agency, or an equivalent work experience in a private sector position is required.
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• A master's degree in environmental science, environmental policy, environmental law, environmental engineering, natural resources, or comparable experience and education is required.
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• Familiarity analyzing environmental federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents and policies.
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• Technical knowledge of Clean Water Act-related issues is necessary; technical knowledge of other environmental statutes and regulations is a plus.
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• Strong knowledge of the federal rulemaking process and knowledge of the legislative processes.
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• Demonstrated written, verbal and analytical skills required.
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• Ability to balance heavy workloads and simultaneous deadlines and priorities.

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