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Home > Explore Career Paths > Government Relations Specialist |
Federal and state government agencies regulate many aspects of the water industry. Government relations specialists maintain two-way communication between water agencies and government bodies. On the one hand, they serve as "lobbyists" for the water agency. They inform government officials about the unique needs or concerns of the water industry. On the other hand, they "translate" the legal material from the government so the water agency understands how regulations affect them. The government affairs specialists may become involved in:
• laws regarding the quality of drinking water, water treatment, or watershed protection; • studies on the health impact of different chemicals in water; • requirements about the amount of water that can be used from a certain source; • restrictions on the rate that water agencies can charge customers; • permission to build new facilities, pipelines, or reservoirs. Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, government relations, public administration. Certificates, licenses: No Desirable traits and skills: Ability to understand complex issues from several points of view; a friendly and articulate people person; strong research skills For more information: Georgia Association of Water Professionals 2121 New Market Pkwy. Suite 144 Marietta, GA 30067 http://www.gawp.org U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water (4101M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 2 http://www.epa.gov/OW/0460 |