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Job Number:	20302 (Classification: Full time Positions)
Title:	Assistant Director of Government Affairs
Agency:	The Wildlife Society
Location:	Bethesda MD
Job Description:	Position Description: The Assistant Director of Government Affairs and Partnerships works under the direction of TWS Director of Government Affairs and Partnerships. The Assistant Director of Government Affairs communicates with state and federal natural resource agencies, national conservation organizations, congressional staff, wildlife professionals and TWS membership to advance TWS policy positions; researches wildlife policy issues to provide advice and support to the Director of Government Affairs, the Executive Director, and Council; and disseminates information about wildlife policy and TWS policy activities through articles in TWS publications and other venues. Duties: " Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory proposals related to wildlife science/management/conservation and work with TWS membership, Chapters, Sections, Working Groups, Council, and staff to identify priority administrative and legislative issues that should be addressed by TWS. " Assist in the development and distribution of TWS position statements and technical reviews. " Assist in the preparation of policy news articles for TWS publications. " Represent TWS in policy activities with external groups and develop/maintain liaison with governmental resource management agencies, legislative bodies, and various non-governmental organizations regarding wildlife policy issues. " Encourage and coordinate the active involvement of TWS membership, Chapters, Sections, Working Groups, and Council in federal, regional, and local policy decisions. " Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:	Qualifications: Education/Knowledge: Bachelors degree is required. Masters degree, or other advanced degree, preferred. At least one degree should be in natural resources, wildlife management, or a related field. Understanding of legislative and regulatory processes required. Experience: Two years experience in natural resource agency or association administration and/or natural resource policy analysis desirable. Legislative experience a plus. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to handle multiple activities simultaneously. Ability to work well with a variety of people, including governmental officials and wildlife biologists. Must have excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Must be self motivated and dedicated to the conservation of natural resources. How to Apply: Please email letter of interest, salary requirements, and résumé to Laura Bies, Director of Government Affairs (laura@wildlife.org). Application Deadline: All applications must be received by 1 December 2009. Position to begin on or about 4 January 2010. About TWS: The Wildlife Society was founded in 1937 and is a non-profit scientific and educational association of over 8,000 professional wildlife biologists and managers, dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship through science and education. Our mission is to represent and serve wildlife professionalsthe scientists, technicians, and practitioners actively working to study, manage, and conserve native and desired non-native wildlife and their habitats worldwide. Laura M. Bies Director of Government Affairs The Wildlife Society 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301-897-9770 ext 308 Fax: 301-530-2471 www.wildlife.org laura@wildlife.org
Last Date to apply:	December 1, 2009
Website:	www.wildlife.org
Contact:	Laura Bies E-mail: laura@wildlife.org(Preferred) Phone: 301-897-9770 ext 308