Western Water Policy Advisor

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) connects experienced workers (55+) with opportunities to support the Bureau of Reclamation through the ESP. The Senior Policy Advisor will review OCAP implementation issues and guide the forthcoming OCAP Revision, engaging with LBAO and partners to gather insights and craft technical memos and presentations.

Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS in Water or Environmental Law or Policy with 10+ years in water policy, and possess strong policy

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Water or Environmental Law or Policy with 10+ years in water law or policy
• Strong knowledge of state (Nevada) and federal water policy, laws, and regulations
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Review OCAP-related issues and provide guidance for the OCAP Revision
• Hold interviews/meetings with LBAO and partners
• Develop a technical memorandum and PowerPoint presentation to communicate results

Skills

Water policy knowledge

Policy analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS in Water or Environmental Law or Policy

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Senior Policy Advisor

Location: Carson City

Program: USBR

Wage/Hr: $85.00

Hours/Week: 25

Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Bureau of Reclamation through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

BA/BS Degree in Water or Environmental Law or Policy with minimum additional experience of 10 year(s) in water law or policy

• Strong understanding of state (Nevada) and federal water policy, laws, and regulations, and an understanding of the Bureau of Reclamation?s mission and operations.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Duties:

The recipient will support the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation by reviewing identified issues with the implementation of the 1997 Operating Criteria and Procedures of the Newlands Project (OCAP) and providing guidance for the forthcoming OCAP Revision.

• Review and provide guidance on issues associated with the 1997 OCAP65%
• Hold interviews/meetings with LBAO and partners10%
• Develop a technical memorandum and PowerPoint presentation to communicate results25%

Other:

• Physical requirements: This is an office job.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.