Programs Specialist
Job Description
About Us:
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The American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) is a
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statewide association of approximately 1,000 engineering, land surveying, construction
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management and environmental consulting firms. The statewide office is located in
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Sacramento.
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Job Description:
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ACEC California is looking for a talented and professional Programs Specialist. This
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position provides complex administrative, analytical, and professional support in day-today
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operations of assigned program, department, policy committee and/or legislative
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activities.
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We are looking for a self-starter, proactive, positive team player that wants to join our crew
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of dedicated professionals. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor while
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undertaking administrative support and multiple projects is essential in this position. The
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- ideal candidate for this job is thorough, a good problem solver, and organized.
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Must Have:
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• Ability to multi-task, be a team player, and have high attention to detail.
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• Proactive self-starter personality with the ability to work independently.
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• Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and be resourceful.
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Description of Duties:
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• Draft policy position letters, member communications, policy materials, and
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articles on emerging issues.
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• Staff assigned policy committees and task forces, including preparing agendas,
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meeting materials, analyses, and summaries.
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• Represent ACEC California at policy discussions, conferences, and member events
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as assigned.
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• Respond to inquiries from members, public officials, and stakeholders on policy
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matters.
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• Monitor policy developments, and news impacting local government
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Provide administrative and professional support for ACEC California
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• Committee Duties- This position is expected to staff the following committees:
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BPELSG Committee, Caltrans Liaison Committee, Prevailing Wage Committee, and
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assist the QBS & LAC Committee.
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Will primarily assist with the long-term goal of developing the skills and experience
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necessary to take on leadership responsibilities for select committees. Below is a
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description of committee duties.
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• Attend and actively participate in all committee meetings.
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• Develop and distribute meeting agendas in coordination with the Committee Chair,
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ensuring that key discussion topics, priorities, and action items are clearly outlined.
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• Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes, including key decisions,
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discussions, assignments, and deadlines.
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• Work closely with the Committee Chair and staff to plan and coordinate meetings,
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establish priorities, and ensure the committee stays focused on its goals.
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• Maintain and follow up on the committee’s action-item and to-do list, helping
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ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner.
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• Communicate with committee members between meetings as needed regarding
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upcoming meetings, assignments, deadlines, and other committee business.
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• Help keep the committee organized and moving forward by tracking progress,
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identifying outstanding items, and bringing follow-up needs to staff and the Chair’s
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attention.
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• Serve as a central point of coordination for committee-related information and
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activities, supporting the Chair, other staff and committee members as needed.
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Other Duties
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• Attorney’s Roundtable-Coordinate with the presenter and staff to finalize materials
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and agenda. Prepare packets and work with the presenter on assuring MCLE credits
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are available to attendees.
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• Assist with QBS noncompliant RFP/RFQ outreach
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• Other duties as assigned.
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Desired Qualifications:
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An ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, or a
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related field, or equivalent professional experience, with strong research and analytical
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skills. Some experience working with or around the local government would be desirable.
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The ideal candidate can research complex topics, identify key takeaways, and
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- communicate information in a clear and practical way.
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This person should be organized
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detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines, and able to take
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initiative and solve problems. Strong writing, communication, and relationship-building
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skills are important, as this position will work closely with ACEC California member firms
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and other stakeholders. Experience with policy research, program support, member
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communications, committee coordination, or process improvement is a plus, along with
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some familiarity with issues affecting California’s engineering and design industry.
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COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
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This full-time, non-exempt position is based in downtown Sacramento. The position offers
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a salary of $28–$34 per hour, depending on experience, and requires 37.5 hours per week.
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A hybrid work schedule may be available after the first 90 days of employment.
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Benefits package includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability and group
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life insurance coverage; cell phone subsidy; stipend for internet connection; 401(k)
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retirement plan with employer contribution; PTO and paid holidays; training and
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professional development opportunities.
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Send Cover Letter and Resume to sreed@acec-ca.org by close of business 9/25/26.