Professional Staff Member for Federal Lands

The Democratic staff of the House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) Subcommittee on Federal Lands seeks a Professional Staff Member (PSM) to play a lead role in planning, coordinating, and executing the legislative and oversight agenda of HNRC Democrats. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a sophisticated understanding of the subcommittee’s jurisdiction, with a particular emphasis on the U.S. Forest Service and the broader federal government's role in mitigating wildfire risk and adapting to a changing climate. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of wildfire ecology, climate science, forest management, and federal policy processes.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the policies, laws, and politics of U.S. public lands management. Demonstrates an understanding of the legislative process, House organization and procedure, and the overall jurisdiction of HNRC.

The strongest candidate will be able to prepare briefing materials, questions, and statements for hearings, markups, and other committee business and to develop communications materials succinctly explaining the ongoing work of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Understands how HNRC issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Contributes to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Primary responsibilities include:

Working with the Subcommittee Staff Director to develop legislation and recommend positions, strategies, and tactics on bills that exist within the Subcommittee’s jurisdiction.
Assisting with the progression of relevant bills with which Committee Members are involved as they move from Committee to the House Floor.

Preparing legislative memos, talking points, and reference materials for Committee Members, their staff, and Committee staff.

Developing and maintaining relationships with Committee Members, staff, federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.

Updating Members and their staff with relevant news, schedule updates, and meeting information.

Working with the Committee Outreach and Communications teams to proactively promote committee activity and engage with relevant stakeholders on Committee business.