Job Description

The 150,000-member American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) seeks an energetic, highly organized government relations professional with excellent writing/communications skills, leadership experience, and a solid understanding of infrastructure issues to join our Washington, DC staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading federal and state legislative strategy, monitoring Congressional actions, forecasting emerging issues, and prioritizing staff resources based on most pressing items
• Overseeing story placement for This Week in Washington and scheduling regular legislative briefings for ASCE members via Key Contact webinars
• Ensuring the effective operation of the Society's policy committees
• Providing leadership and oversight on Capitol Hill briefings and other legislative events focused on ASCE initiatives and publications such as the Infrastructure Report Card
• Ensuring that all public policy positions advocated to federal and state governments are based on policy documents duly adopted by the Board of Direction
• Managing submission of quarterly lobbying reports as required by law and submission of routine reports to ASCE Board on public policy activities
• Serving as staff liaison for the Committee on Licensure

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field such as public affairs or policy, advanced degree preferred
• Ten years experience working on legislative issues, including federal and state lobbying and professional association experience
• Strong understanding of public policy and the political process with knowledge of transportation and infrastructure, tort reform, state and local procurement laws and regulations, and licensing laws and regulations
• Demonstrated success managing and mentoring staff
• An ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong writing and speaking skills
• Thorough proficiency in MS Office

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of civil engineering to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our DC office is within walking distance of the Hill at 25 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500. This position has hybrid work-from-home flexibility.

Submissions of interest without resume and cover letter will not be considered.

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