Date Posted:
November 3, 2026
Position Title:
Professional Staff Member or Counsel
Office/Company:
Democratic Staff of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
MEM-328-26
Reports To:
Location:
Contact:
ecdjobs@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Senior Legislative Assistant
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
he Committee on Energy and Commerce Democratic Staff are seeking an experienced
Professional Staff Member or Counsel to work on environmental issues within the
Committee’s jurisdiction, including solid and hazardous waste under RCRA, recycling
policy, cleanup of contaminated sites under Superfund (CERCLA) and Brownfields,
emergency environmental response, chemical facility security, and other topics as
appropriate.
Responsibilities:
• Serving as the subject matter expert and advisor on specific environmental policy
issues;
• Developing, drafting, analyzing, and providing guidance and feedback on legislation
and environmental policy;
• Working with other offices and relevant stakeholders on issues within the portfolio;
• Collaborating closely with other Energy & Commerce staff on additional policy and
oversight areas within the Committee’s jurisdiction;
• Drafting memos, letters, talking points, questions, messaging materials, and other
written materials for use by the Committee and Ranking Member; and
• Staffing hearings, markups, floor debate, and providing environmental policy
support to the Ranking Member, Committee Members, and Democratic Caucus.
Qualifications:
This is not an entry-level position. Qualified candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a proven
ability to perform under pressure while juggling multiple tasks, and sound political
judgment. Prior Hill or Administration experience is preferred.
Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample with the subject line “PROFESSIONAL STAFF
MEMBER/COUNSEL: ENVIRONMENT” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline to apply by November 11, 2026. No calls or drop-ins, please.
Other:
Our office deeply values the diversity of our employees and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
disability.
