ASSISTANT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

About the Position: Serves as an ASSISTANT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS for the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).

Independently reviews and analyzes policies and programs to ensure they align with administration policy and sound technical practices.

Provides authoritative consultation, advice, and policy interpretation to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.

Identifies problem areas and initiates measures, including proposed legislation and regulation changes, to improve water resources and regulatory programs.

Provides executive direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for developing regulations and policies for compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Water Act, and various Water Resource Development Acts.

Represents the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) in contacts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other federal agencies, and the public.

Answers formal and informal inquiries from the Executive Office of the President, Congress, other federal agencies, and the public.

Reviews position and decision documents prepared for signature by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).