environment/energy Legislative Assistant position. LA is responsible for coordinating the

environmental legislative activities of the Senator through the Environment and Public Works

Committee. The LA’s primary area of responsibility will be advancing the Senator’s work on

climate change. In addition, the LA will be responsible for covering issues related to energy,

water, wildlife, superfund, clean air, and natural resource development. The LA will work

closely with legislative correspondents on approving their research and responses for new issues,

in addition to approving answers to the constituent mail in their area. LA will also coordinate and

track legislative interests in the State through state office field representative. Travel to

Montana and staffing the Senator is required. Applicants must be able to work well in fast-paced

environment; and have strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to

analyze issues, monitor workload, and keep Senator up to date in your substantive issue area is a