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Conservation Policy Specialist
2 months ago
CLASSIFICATION: Professional 3
SALARY: $70,000 - $78,000
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Landscape Conservation
LOCATION: Washington, DC
REPORTS TO: Senior Policy Analyst, Private Lands
NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 0
LAST REVISED: September 2022
POSITION SUMMARY
This professional-level role is integral to Defenders of Wildlife's mission of preserving and rejuvenating biodiversity through the establishment of innovative wildlife conservation strategies, policies, and legislation. The Policy Analyst plays a crucial role in formulating and advocating for national policies, securing necessary funding, and enhancing conservation collaborations aimed at wildlife preservation on private properties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of federal and select state laws, regulations, policies, administrative initiatives, draft regulations, and federal projects pertinent to wildlife conservation on private lands.
- Draft summaries, fact sheets, technical comments, testimonies, and other documents that articulate policies and proposals, as well as Defenders' stance on these matters.
- Collaborate with Government Relations personnel to inform congressional offices about private lands conservation policy issues. Assist in identifying legislative advocates and coordinating outreach to advance a progressive conservation agenda.
- Establish and nurture productive relationships with congressional staff, federal agency representatives, state governments, landowner organizations, land trusts, and other stakeholders to achieve mutual conservation objectives.
- Participate in local, regional, or national meetings concerning private lands and state wildlife conservation policy.
- Research, compose, and/or edit Defenders' reports, web content, blogs, social media, and other publications.
- Represent Defenders in public forums, hearings, press events, conferences, coalitions, and in communications with public officials, legislators, the media, Defenders' members, donors, and the general public to promote Defenders' goals.
- Collaborate with Development staff to secure operational funding for Defenders' Landscape Conservation department.
- Travel may be required, involving some domestic trips.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Experience: 4 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All DefendersKnowledge, Skills, Abilities for Professional 3Administrative
- Ability to accurately maintain electronic and physical records.
- Anticipate and meet the needs of internal and/or external stakeholders while delivering excellent service.
- Ability to clearly and accurately communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, accurately, and concisely.
- Ability to convey effective messages to broad and diverse constituencies.
- Ability and willingness to effectively represent Defenders' interests in external environments.
- Ability to exert influence and build consensus with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
- Strong research and data analysis skills, including the ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources to produce high-quality work products in a consistent, efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
- Creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a willingness to experiment and innovate new methods.
- Facilitate and promote the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies into Defenders' work.
- Ability to independently exercise appropriate judgment in response to complex and/or fluid environments.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate high-level strategy into relatable points and actionable steps.
- Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines while balancing competing assignments.
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities while remaining responsive to urgent requests.
- Ability to take ownership of a project or process and to use problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Ability to manage deadlines on multiple cross-functional projects in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability in managing competing interests on complex issues.
- Ability to independently initiate project and initiative ideas; managing projects and initiatives through to completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships with diverse constituencies including federal/state agencies; elected officials and their staff; Defenders' members and donors; private landowners; hunters and anglers; community leaders; religious, scientific, and academic communities; and/or the general public.
- Ability to lead diverse stakeholders in collaborative activities, to anticipate policy issues impacting wildlife and make recommendations within Defenders, other organizations, and coalitions.
- Networking skills to engage with leaders in the conservation community, federal and state agencies, NGOs, and other organizations.
- Expert-level knowledge of Defenders' legal, scientific, and/or political issues.
- Expert-level knowledge of national and regional social, political, and ecological landscapes.
- Government - Knowledge of laws, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
- Wildlife Biology - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including habitat requirements, and conservation.
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Low temperatures.
- High temperatures.
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
- Noisy environments.
- Hazardous conditions.
- Poor ventilation.
- Small and/or enclosed spaces.
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
