Director of Regulatory Affairs

For over 70 years, CASA has served as a leading voice for California clean water agencies on regulatory, legislative, and legal issues. CASA represents more than 150 local public agencies engaged in the collection, treatment, and recycling of wastewater and biosolids to protect public health and the environment. Our role is to advance wastewater interests at the state and federal level while supporting our member agencies in their pursuit of water recycling, renewable energy production, biosolids management, and creation of other valuable resources.

OUR CORE VALUES REPUTABLE INFORMATION

Advise policymakers and members with well-informed and balanced information.

INFLUENTIAL LEADERSHIP

Provide a strong, visionary voice and proactive approach on clean water sustainability and renewable resource issues.

MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION

Build relationships and partnerships that advance shared goals.

MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Provide excellent and responsive association services, programs, and resources. THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Regulatory Affairs leads, plans, organizes, and implements CASA’s regulatory affairs program, with particular emphasis on water quality. The Director serves as a subject matter expert, strategist, advocate, coalition-builder, and trusted resource to CASA members. This role is well suited for a leader who can translate complex regulatory developments into clear strategy, develop consensus among diverse stakeholders, and credibly represent CASA before regulatory agencies and partner organizations. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of California water and wastewater regulation, strong analytical and communication skills, and the judgment to lead high-profile advocacy efforts. They will be equally comfortable developing strategy with member agency experts, presenting recommendations to executive leadership, and representing CASA in public regulatory forums. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to analyze complex regulatory and public policy issues and turn technical input into clear recommendations and advocacy strategy. Excellent writing, public speaking, facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to develop productive relationships with regulators, member agencies, technical experts, advocacy partners, and other stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead CASA’s regulatory strategy and develop positions on water quality regulations, permitting, infrastructure finance, and related policy matters. Research, monitor, analyze, and communicate the impact of proposed and current regulations on CASA member agencies. Serve as lead staff to CASA’s Regulatory Workgroup and related subgroups, including agenda development, meeting leadership, and coordination with workgroup chairs. Represent CASA before the State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Boards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other relevant state and federal entities. Participate in workshops and hearings, provide testimony, draft correspondence and comment letters, and pursue CASA regulatory policy proposals. Serve as a primary resource to CASA members seeking information, advice, and consultation on regulatory matters. Build coalitions and coordinate joint advocacy with water-sector organizations, stakeholders, consultants, and partner associations. Collaborate across CASA’s legislative, renewable resources, and air/climate/energy programs. Lead high-level special projects and contribute to reports, presentations, newsletters, website content, and member communications. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical path includes: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political science, environmental science, engineering, water resources, or a related field. Seven (7) years of legislative, regulatory, or association management experience. A Juris Doctor or advanced degree in a related field is preferred and may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience. Knowledge of California water issues and a background or experience in environmental science is preferred. WORK ARRANGEMENT Hybrid position open to all California locations, with some travel to CASA office based in Sacramento. Regular statewide travel and recurring travel to Sacramento are required, along with travel several times each year for conferences and events. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Association of Sanitation Agencies