Description
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a federal government relations consultant to represent the state's interests in Washington D.C. The consultant will be responsible for tracking and reporting on federal issues related to fish and wildlife conservation, recovery, and management, as well as Puget Sound recovery and voluntary agricultural incentive-based conservation programs. The consultant will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to elevate the state's federal agenda and build partnerships with other states and federal agencies. Key tasks include: representing the state's interests in Washington D.C., developing and implementing effective strategies, building relationships with congressional members and staff, and providing advice and counsel to state agency directors and staff.
Some of the key issues the consultant will be working on include:
* Salmon recovery initiatives
* Puget Sound initiatives and funding sources
* Columbia River issues
* Land and Water Conservation Fund
* Invasive species policy and funding support
* Wildlife conservation and recovery initiatives
* Farm Bill and agricultural appropriations
* Federal agency funding and program implementation
The ideal consultant will have at least 10 years of experience in federal government relations and federal strategy development, with established relationships with the Washington state congressional delegation, federal agencies, and other key stakeholders.