Manager, Environmental Policy
Company: American Public Power Association
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
The American Public Power Association is looking for a Manager,
Environmental Policy to provide regulatory, advocacy, technical,
and compliance assistance information to APPA members and staff on
federal environmental policies, proposals, and programs related to
air, solid waste, and water. The Manager, Environmental Policy will
interact regularly with the Director, Environmental Policy, APPA
members, and partners in the environmental policy community. For
priority environmental issues, the candidate will coordinate and
collaborate with key internal and external audiences.
Please note: This is not a remote position. Candidates must be in
the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. APPA offers a flexible work
schedule for full-time employees, and the option for telework is
available after six (6) months of employment (with supervisor
approval).
The position's duties include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing environmental rulemakings and preparing responses to
EPA and other agencies as appropriate in consultation and
coordination with APPA members.
- Developing and implementing appropriate advocacy programs to
advance APPA's interests in environmental regulation in
coordination with APPA members, allied organizations, and
others.
- Maintaining liaison relationships with staff of relevant
federal agencies (including EPA, OMB, SBA, DOE, and DOI).
- Advocates APPA positions through regular engagement, including
developing and submitting comments, on the regulatory and judicial
activities related to area(s) of responsibility.
- Participating in technical programs on emerging topics for APPA
workshops and conferences, including APPA's National Conference,
other conferences and workshops, and utility education
courses.
- Advising APPA's legislative and other staff on the impacts of
existing and proposed federal legislation and government agency
actions in the environmental field, and assisting them in the
preparation of comments, testimony, briefings, and related
activities.
- Contributing consistently to the APPA outreach resources such
as the Environmental Update, Issue Briefs, Public Power Daily, and
the Public Power Magazine and similar resources that may be
developed to keep APPA members and staff informed about activities
relating to environmental policy issues.
The ideal candidate must have:
- Degree from a 4-year college or university (Engineering,
Environmental Studies, or related discipline preferred).
- Five (5) years of environmental regulatory policy
experience.
- Knowledge of the electric utility industry (and public power in
particular), U.S. Government and regulations including the Clean
Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
requirements, and other related federal statutes.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing, with a diverse membership, regulatory agencies, employees
and/or suppliers in a clear and precise manner to include
developing comment packages to regulatory agencies, testimony, and
briefing papers.
- Ability to be persuasive, negotiate, and collaborate with
individuals at all levels throughout the organization and with
outside groups.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively to achieve
advocacy goals for the members.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment to build
consensus and gain agreement on a plan of action.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint) in the day-to-day essential duties of the job as
demonstrated by prior work experience.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and
resume. Applications will be received on a rolling basis until the
position is filled.
American Public Power Association is an equal opportunity
employer.PI174938817
Keywords: American Public Power Association, Arlington , Manager, Environmental Policy, Executive , Arlington, Virginia
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