Policy and Operations Associate

4 weeks ago

Arlington, United States Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) Full time

**Summary**: The ideal **Policy and Operations Associate** has a cooperative spirit, is self-reliant, and can see big picture ideas and consequences in the detail of data and information. The **Policy and Operations Associate** is a vital member of our team. She/he will report to and work directly for the Executive Director and collaborate with other key staff. Generally, the **Policy and Operations Associate** will have the following responsibilities:

- **Programmatic/Policy Responsibilities**:_
- Collect data and information to inform the development of policies and positions on legislative and regulatory issues impacting state agencies and water systems;
- Act as the liaison between the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) drinking water program and ASDWA’s members and their staff;
- Review and comment on proposed EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulations, reports, and guidance as needed;
- Plan conference and webinar material and support event logistics;
- Attend and report highlights from meetings with Federal agencies, association and partner organizations, and meetings with ASDWA’s members;
- Take notes during meetings with members;
- Collaborate with ASDWA’s partners on issues with commonalities;
- Write blog posts and other social media material for ASDWA’s _Weekly Update_; and
- Support development of ASDWA’s Year-In-Review.
- Other projects/duties as assigned.
- **Operations Responsibilities**:_
- Code credit card transactions into accounting software and track receipts;
- Regularly meet with ASDWA’s accountant on a range of financial issues;
- Upload bills into ASDWA’s accounts payable software;
- Assist with expense reimbursements; and
- Other projects/duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school.
- 0 - 4 years’ experience in either environmental policy/public policy/science/engineering/political science and/or office operational tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple deadline requirements, workflow volume changes, and membership requests/inquiries.
- Communicate professionally and interact with all levels of management internally and with external stakeholders.
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyze and use data to inform conclusions about policy and program effectiveness, synthesize complex issues into clear and concise language and develop key policy considerations and recommendations.
- Establish priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
- Supports the Association core values of ethics and professionalism.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- Salary commensurate with experience - targeted salary range of $55,000 - $75,000.
- Comprehensive benefits for full time employees include 11 paid holidays and 12 paid sick days per year, 10 days of vacation per year (increases to 15 days after 2 years of service), full medical, dental and vision benefits as well as life insurance, flexible (pre-tax) benefits, and 8% contribution to retirement.
- Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week remote).

**Travel**:Some travel is required to meet with stakeholders and for various association and partner meetings, approximately 15%.
- ASDWA is an equal employment opportunity organization. No person shall be discriminated against in recruitment or employment because of age, color, race, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or other characteristic protected by law. ASDWA is firmly committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ASDWA will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified persons with known disabilities unless to do so would result in undue hardship to the Association or other employees. _

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Hybrid work
- Office

Ability to Commute:

- Arlington, VA 22209 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Arlington, VA 22209: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22209

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