The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Watershed Policy Specialist in the Advocacy and Restoration Department to be based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Essential Functions
With the Maryland Managing Scientist, assists in development of Maryland office positions on environmental legislation, regulations, funding, and compliance with existing regulatory programs with a focus on issues related to forest conservation, Critical Area protections, transportation, energy infrastructure, climate adaptation, and stormwater. Reviews local, state, and federal regulations, policies, grant and cost share programs, as well as proposed projects for potential impacts on surface and ground waters. Prepares comments, briefing papers, and reports that aid in the development of CBF positions on relevant issues. Assists in the review of proposed legislation and the delivery of written testimony to the Maryland General Assembly. Interacts with media and concerned citizens. Represents CBF as a proxy to the Maryland Managing Scientist on various committees and at various state, regional, and national technical conferences.