Senior Program Manager, Environmental Policy

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Washington DC

Group: Regulatory

NAHB is seeking an experienced candidate for the position of senior program manager, environmental policy. This role is responsible for implementing NAHB’s regulatory policy program concerning environmental issues at the federal, state and local level by providing critical analysis of law and regulation; and providing technical assistance to members and HBAs on environmental regulatory issues. Functions performed by this position include the preparation of regulatory comment letters, compliance assistance materials for NAHB’s membership, and performing related regulatory advocacy work before federal and state environmental agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $115,000-$125,000 annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@nahb.org.

 You can also apply via our website directly at:  www.nahb.org/why-nahb/about-nahb/careers-at-nahb

Equal Opportunity Employer