Senior Legislative Representative at Metropolitan Water District Southern California in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

The Senior Legislative Representative will be an in-house federal lobbyist for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Under the direction of the Executive Legislative Representative, the Senior Legislative Representative will help with the implementation of Metropolitan’s federal advocacy program and play an important role in informing Administration officials, lawmakers, and other stakeholders about the impact of regulatory and legislative proposals on Metropolitan programs, facilities, operations, and activities.  They will help secure support for Metropolitan's positions on legislative and policy issues and represent Metropolitan’s interests before Congress and the Executive Branch. This position is located in Washington D.C.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of California's urban, agricultural, and environmental water issues and familiarity with the laws that established the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's grant programs (e.g. California water title of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and Inflation Reduction Act). Additionally, the individual must possess a strong political acumen with a demonstrated ability to achieve desired results and have excellent analytical and communication skills.

 

Schedule: Monday – Friday. Start time is normally 9:00 AM with occasional overtime as needed.

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This position is located in -Washington, DC.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Senior Legislative Representative

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience. 

Relevant experience is defined as: Federal legislative process and experience with the House AND/OR Senate Congressional Committee’s that have jurisdiction over water issues relevant to Metropolitans operations (the House Natural Resources Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee); Knowledge of and experience with Executive Branch Agencies with jurisdiction over water quality and supply issues that impact Metropolitan (Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency); Regulations and laws applicable to area of responsibility.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid driver’s license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class C that allows you to drive in the course of your employment.

Registration(s): Successful candidate must register or be registered as a lobbyist with the US House and Senate.

CLOSING

Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation 
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans. 
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan. 
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Training and advancement opportunities 
• Excellent working environment 

• Public transportation reimbursements 

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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