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Advocates the Association’s views on particular issues to Members of Congress and their staffs.
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Establishes and maintains relationships with Members of Congress and their staff, as well as
Committee staff.
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Monitors legislative and regulatory activities of interest to Association members.
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Briefs APPA committees and communicates with members on legislative and administrative issues.
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Attends congressional and executive branch hearings and meetings.
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Strategically seeks and creates opportunities to advance Association objectives.
• Drafts legislation, amendments and other legislative material as required.
• Drafts speeches, statements, position papers, and correspondence, as appropriate.
• Represents Association at meetings of outside groups and coalitions.
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Speaks at meetings of the Association’s members on legislative and political issues.
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Attends congressional receptions for Association's political action committee.
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Conceives and develops program topics for the Associations workshops and conferences, including
Legislative Rally, National Conference, and utility education courses.
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Identifies and anticipates legislative and regulatory activities of interest to the Association’s members.
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Develops, directs, and advises senior staff on strategies to achieve policy objectives.
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Coordinates activities with Communications, Engineering Services, Regulatory Affairs, and other
APPA departments.
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Coordinates and directs the Association’s working groups and task forces, as appropriate. Also speaks
on behalf of the Association to the media, as appropriate.
Part 3: Qualifications
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Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university with coursework in related disciplines such as communications or political science.
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Five to seven years of relevant job experience; preferably Congressional or Regulatory experience.
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Ability to work flexible hours, and able to manage completing deadlines and prioritizing work
objectives in area of expertise with moderate supervision.
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Knowledge of and thorough understanding of the legislative process, government relations, or law.
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The ability to articulately and effectively communicate and advocate, both orally and in writing,
APPA policies and positions to a variety of audiences including Members of Congress, congressional
staff and executive agencies and pursue opportunities to advance Association views and objectives.
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Strong familiarity with issues that impact the electric utility industry.
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Ability to develop, coordinate, and execute legislative and regulatory activities, such as legislation
and amendments in Congress and regulations, policies and processes with federal agencies.
