Senior Policy Advisor, Upstream (Water/Environmental)

Job Summary

API is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to conduct technical and administrative activities associated with assigned committee(s) within API’s Upstream Policy department. This role will ensure member company engagement and alignment on regulations, legislation, and policies addressing hydraulic fracturing, and other environmental issues including water and waste. Working closely with API staff, allied trades, coalitions, and other stakeholders, this role will assist with the development of API policy positions, manage issues based on those positions, and support strategy development and execution to achieve positive outcomes for API’s members.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on exploration and production environmental issues, including water, waste and hydraulic fracturing.
• Learn, understand, apply, and communicate applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and agency practices and procedures.
• Manage the development and implementation of policy positions in coordination with API members and staff.
• Provide timely and credible analyses of proposed regulations, legislation and policies. Analyses may include identifying and prioritizing key issues, analyzing their potential impact to industry, assessing the feasibility of compliance, developing cost-effective, scientifically-defensible alternative proposals, and preparing written comments for submission to government agencies.
• Identify new or emerging issues to ensure that the assigned committee(s) prioritize and respond appropriately to key issues.
• Work with member companies to organize and lead committee meetings and facilitate outcomes that achieve committee goals.
• Support API departments including public affairs, legal, government affairs, Global Industry Services and other API offices including State Petroleum Councils as appropriate to help API and its committees develop and implement the necessary strategy to address the relevant issues.
• Collaborate with other industry trade associations, industry coalition groups and interested stakeholders to best position API and the upstream industry for successful advocacy on relevant issues.
• Coordinate policy position(s) for advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels and ensure consistency and alignment between API policy and advocacy efforts.
• Works with industry representatives and API staff on the development of API standards and technical programs to help advance and promote safe operations.
• Provides direct input on yearly budget needs and expectations. Oversee spending and project management of third-party contractors in area of responsibility.
• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for API and the industry with national, state, and local policy makers as well as private sector companies, the media, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience.
• Experience with industry issues or related/transferable regulatory advocacy, with technical knowledge of broad industry operations preferred. Experience in public policy advocacy, regulatory affairs, or government may serve as comparable experience.
• Knowledge of federal administrative law and rulemaking process.
• Demonstrated abilities in interpreting and analyzing federal regulation/legislation in relation to the oil and natural gas industry and developing broad issues management strategies.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially with others in the department, across the organization, with member company representatives, and allies.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and graphical), planning, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
• Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc. on occasion
• Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
• Transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs. on occasion

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% but may vary based on individual job needs and function.

Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at [email protected].

Candidates are typically hired at a point in the salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; candidates are also compared internally to their peers.

API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits.