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Title:   Government Affairs Associate, Judiciary & Democracy Department:   Government Affairs Status:   Non-exempt Duration:   1 Year from Start Date, extension dependent upon funding Reports To:   Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Washington, DC Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Occasional Office Work (average of two days per week in person in Washington, DC outside of LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 5% Union:   Yes Job Classification Level:   A Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $60,343 - $75,949 (effective April 1, 2026) General Description: The League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, builds political power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all. For more than 50 years, LCV has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by working with and holding elected officials accountable, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, electing candidates who share our values, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country. LCV is hiring a Government Affairs Associate, Judiciary & Democracy who assist the Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director in leading LCV’s federal advocacy and public education on democracy issues, including combating threats to democracy across all three branches of government; advocating for Supreme Court reform, D.C. statehood, pro-environment and pro-democracy judicial nominees, and national voting rights legislation such as the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act; as well as issues regarding the rule of law, money in politics, government ethics, and civil rights. This position will work closely with members of the Government Affairs department, the cross-departmental democracy team, elected officials and staff, coalition partners and state affiliates, as needed. The ideal candidate has experience with issue advocacy, government affairs, and/or policymaking around democracy and judiciary issues. They should also be highly organized, have strong attention to detail, the ability to represent the organization with elected officials and coalition partners, build and maintain professional relationships, and have a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity as part of all of our efforts. This position is classified as “ Occasional Office Work ”, which means the position does not have a regular schedule for working in an office but sometimes they will need to work from the office on a schedule that has no day(s) per week commitment. This position is expected to conduct in-person work in Washington, DC outside of the LCV office an average of two days per week. This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above. Responsibilities: Assist the Senior Judiciary and Democracy Director in educating decision-makers, allies, and the public on the following issue areas: The impact of the courts on the environment, public health, environmental justice, voting rights, campaign finance, civil rights, and access to democracy, and on the need for judges who reflect our country’s diversity and have experience working for the public interest; The importance of reforming, expanding, and rebalancing the United States Supreme Court so that it protects our environment, democracy, and civil rights; The importance of protecting and advancing the democratic rights of the people of Washington, D.C., including statehood and home rule; and, The importance of expanding access to the ballot, protecting voting rights for all people in this country, and opposing racially discriminatory voting restrictions, such as the SAVE Act. Directly lobby or advocate for judiciary and democracy priorities, centered in racial justice and equity, with Members of Congress and staff. Work closely with key staff across departments to engage LCV’s members, state affiliates, Congressional champions, coalition allies, and donors on democracy and judiciary issues, and generate earned media coverage about judicial nominees and democracy issues. Research, track, and analyze nominees, legislation, and judicial actions, and the impact of them on environmental, democracy, and racial justice issues for a variety of audiences, including the broader public, LCV membership, earned media, paid media, social media, policy-makers and donors. Participate in federal democracy and judicial nominations coalitions and support environmental partners in their judiciary and democracy work. Conduct in-person work in Washington, DC on average two days per week for meetings, events, and hearings on Capitol Hill and other partners’ office locations, and other responsibilities, as needed. Travel up to 5% for in-person work outside of Washington, DC, including for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required - At least one year of experience working in judiciary or democracy policy, issue advocacy, political campaigns, government, or related work. Preferred - JD degree from an accredited law school. Skills:   Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Well-organized; hard-working; thorough and detail-oriented; strong research and critical thinking skills; able to manage multiple tasks at once and work across departments to achieve shared goals; thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; exhibits a professional demeanor and able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrated relationship building skills. Experience working with teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives. A sense of teamwork and community, collaborative with an ability to work closely with a diverse set of allies. Commitment to environmental protection, democracy, fair courts, civil rights, and the mission of LCV. Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:   Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by   April 6, 2026 . No phone calls please. All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process. Pre-employment Screening All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Public Safety Coordinator on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida. This position involves planning, implementing, scheduling, administrative duties, student interaction, and the overall supervision of basic recruit academies and other public safety criminal justice programs. The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered: Associate’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution or equivalent instructional hours in FDLE State certified training course or state approved Public Safety certified training courses. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution preferred. Experience as a law enforcement, correctional or correctional probation officer preferred. Currently or previously employed with a Criminal Justice agency or college/training center where basic recruit training for law enforcement and corrections is administered and you were assigned or worked within the organization’s training/instructional discipline. Must possess and articulate strong administrative/organizational skills. Possess a working knowledge of Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Rule 11-B, Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) rules and regulations, governing Basic Recruit Officer education and officer/instructor certification standards. Possess a working knowledge of Florida Statue 943, Department of Law Enforcement. Must be currently certified or eligible to obtain FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission instructor general certification. Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required. A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process. This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity. Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. * * High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Minimum physical qualifications: Works both inside, in an office environment, and in the field. May work outside when firearms or driving training is in progress in various weather conditions. May be exposed to noisy conditions while at the EFSC Firearms Training Complex or other related training locations. The annual salary is $40,000 .  Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position.  Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement.  Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan. Applications will be accepted from March 18, 2026, through April 1, 2026 ; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.  Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day.   This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes. NOTE TO APPLICANT Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.  CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922 Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770 Email: resources@easternflorida.edu  Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/hr/job-opportunities/ Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. About the college Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees. An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.

Are you looking for a  meaningful career  that has a  positive impact on the community ? If you answered   YES , come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a  generous and competitive salary and benefit package.  Some benefits may include tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plans. People who come to Sparks, stay in Sparks . Application Tips : COMPLETELY  fill out and update   your general online application before attaching it to any new job posting. HR reviews information listed on the application submitted to the specific job posting. HR does NOT use personnel files in the screening process.  Contact information :  use an email address you can easily access at any time. The   Qualifications   section below is your guide to understand what the City is looking for on your application, use this to your advantage. It is up to the candidate seeking employment/promotion to include all relevant information for qualification purposes, on the application the candidate submits to be considered for the job. DO  attach :  licenses/transcripts/certificates that will demonstrate you meet the education or certification requirements (see qualifications section to determine what documents to attach) or preferred experience/education. DO   NOT  attach resumes or cover letters. The City of Sparks does not review these items with the application.  The City of Sparks is currently seeking to hire one (1) Utility Manager in the Engineering Division of the Community Services Department. This recruitment is scheduled to close on April 15, 2026 with the first review of applications scheduled for April 1, 2026. The posting may close early or when a sufficient number of applications are received and/or a hiring decision has been made. It is therefore, in the candidate's best interest to submit a fully completed application as soon as possible.    If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DESCRIPTION Serve as the City’s professional expert, project manager and resident engineer in the field of public utilities, development, planning and engineering for utility or related capital improvement projects. Serves as the single point of contact for projects throughout the planning, budgeting, design, review, construction and inspection processes. Plan, organize and direct field, office and technical staff and support activities for the Utility Division. Manage the funding, maintenance and construction of all underground utilities within the City. Perform professional engineering work in area of assignment. Provide leadership and expert professional assistance to City staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position is a working engineer and  Division Manager in the Community Services Department, capable of managing, leading and directing staff while coordinating multiple projects simultaneously. Daily decisions will greatly impact the quality of life, aesthetic appeal and functionality of the City and its infrastructure. Qualifications Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a field directly related to the essential functions of the job and five (5) years of experience in design, review and management of engineering projects.  Licenses and Certificates: Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license. Must possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Nevada or reciprocal registration. Must possess within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, Incident Command System (ICS) 100/200 and ICS 300 as soon as available. Examples of Essential Duties Manage, plan, organize and direct professional and technical staff. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff performance. Coordinate staff’s work with other departments, government agencies, utility companies, contractors and consultants. Provide for staff development and implement disciplinary actions when necessary. Participate in the selection of staff.     Perform strategic and business planning for the operations and maintenance functions for the division. Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division. Manage a multi-million-dollar utility budget for the  planning, estimating, construction and maintenance of all underground utilities in the City to ensure storm, drain, sanity sewer and effluent systems are maintained and operational.   Plan, organize, and manage the City’s CIP and CIP projects as related to the City’s overall utility goals and objectives including but not limited to capital utility capacity projects for the long-term viability of the sewer, storm and effluent systems. Coordinate with street projects and GIS functionality projects.     Plan, organize and manage the City’s  CIP driven preventative maintenance, maintenance, repair projects, construction of infrastructure projects and ensure utility infrastructure is properly maintained and safe.    Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Prepare and direct the preparation of public and private engineering plans, specifications, contracts, designs, cost estimates and legal descriptions for division and related projects. Prepare or initiate a variety of project-related studies and reports including but not limited to storm, sewer and effluent residential and commercial rate studies for the City Manager, elected officials, City staff and the public.    Perform complex engineering work and contract administration activities, difficult technical research and analyze complex engineering problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective course of action. Prepare and evaluate engineering studies for engineering projects. Research new materials and techniques and monitor current developments in the field.   Prepare grant applications and submittals and administer grant funding for projects.   Manage City owned water rights, permits related to utility operations and operate as the signatory party. Read, understand and interpret federal and state regulations and ordinances, codes and applicable laws to ensure compliance and consistency of application to utility service provides. Direct industrial waste sampling and pre-treatment programs. Enforce discharge and pre-treatment regulations and ordinances.   Participate in the selection and monitoring of consultants and contractors. Develop and monitor systems and procedures for contract administration to ensure compliance to technical requirements. Review plans prepared by developers, consultants, utilities and others. Negotiate prices and prepare contract change orders. Approve progress payments on contract construction projects. Monitor project costs ensuring projects meet budget constraints. Update and ensure projects stay on schedule and that the schedule is regularly briefed within the City.   Effectively represent the City when working with the public to address concerns, complaints and comments dealing with area of assignment. Represent the City on various related committees. Work closely with citizen groups and public and private officials to provide technical assistance, directly or through subordinate staff. Represent the City in meetings with contractors, developers and other agencies. Facilitate the working relationships with the Regional Stormwater Committee, the Flood Authority, and other regional working groups.   Perform other duties which may be assigned.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of federal and state laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to area of assignment, public works engineering standards and asset management programs, and emergency management Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering design and construction   Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, selection, training, performance management, discipline, contract administration, project management, evaluation, and budget development and administration  Knowledge of theories, principles, techniques and equipment used in public works construction and maintenance  Knowledge of grant funding application processes and administration  Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to Microsoft Office Ability to arrange multiple projects effectively to be completed within expected deadlines Ability to independently maintain and manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust within general policy guidelines Ability to train others in work procedures   Physical Demands: Requires ability to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Requires ability to work in various weather conditions and terrain.  Ability to lift and open manhole covers and evaluate maintenance needs.   SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission This position reports to the City Engineer Supervision exercised: Plan, assign, direct and review the work of professional and technical staff.  Required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation Application and Recruitment Information Complete application information including all certifications and work experience are required to be submitted by the applicant at time of application in order for the application to be fully reviewed. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application.  Recruitment Communication: Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate. Reasonable Accommodation : Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345. Disclaimer : The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.