Job Title: Budget and Appropriations Specialist
Job Posting Date: January 8, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Primary Purpose:
To provide the Government Affairs department and the Center for Park Management (CPM) with top quality research, analysis, and strategy on National Park Service budget and Congressional appropriations.
Essential Functions:
- Research and analysis of the budget for Department of Interior, National Park Service, and individual parks, as well as Congressional budget and appropriations. Development of strategies for sustainable funding for the National Park System. Create fact sheets, reports, charts, and documents for educating members of Congress, allies, and the public about national park budget issues. Works closely with Government Affairs Department, CPM, and other NPCA departments, including regions and communications. 80%
- Assist the Government Affairs Department on priority legislative issues through legislative analysis as necessary. 10%
- Perform other tasks, such as materials preparation, Hill “drops,” and legislative events that help Government Affairs officers communicate with Members of Congress, NPCA membership, allies, and media. Assists with and conducts lobby visits as needed. 10%
Total 100%
Other:
Promotes policies that are sensitive to the needs of a diverse workforce. Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participates in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attends other meetings and seminars as designated by the supervisor. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.
Tour of Duty:
35 hour work week, Monday-Friday
Scope of Position:
Interacts with all departments within NPCA, especially the Government Affairs staff, regional and field offices, and Communications staff, as well as staff in Congressional offices and staff in the National Park System.
Job Qualifications:
Strong interest in working to protect America’s national parks alongside a team of dedicated government affairs professionals. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred in finance, business, political science, public policy or conservation related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience highly desirable. Minimum three years professional employment in positions that involve research and writing on public policy issues and/or government decision- making. Knowledge of the federal government budget and Capitol Hill experience a plus. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely and to conduct research reliably using the internet, phone, and libraries. Experience in national parks, other public land issues or related fields highly desirable.
NPCA's Core Values:
We are motivated by our commitment to our mission to protect America's National Park System for present and future generations. Our dynamic teams have the right people in the right jobs who creatively pursue all avenues to protect and enhance the National Park System. We believe in being accountable to each other and the public in the excellence of our work. We recognize that we are most effective when we celebrate and encourage participation from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, community traditions, and political perspectives.
To apply, please send or e-mail resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to:
Please send cover letter and resume to hr@npca.org fax: 202-659-0650 or mail:
National Parks Conservation Association
1300 19th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
