Director Environmental Regulations

Daikin Comfort•Washington DC, DC

13d•$190,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Oversee activity related to environmental regulations affecting company products, ensuring internal stakeholders are apprised of proposed and pending regulations, interact with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies during the development of regulations, and direct lobbying activities on federal and state legislative and regulatory processes. Position Responsibilities: Manage federal and state issues and direct advocacy activities on priority legislative and regulatory issues. Direct and participate in lobbying activities on legislation and regulations at the federal and state level and participate in the regulatory process. Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans. Draft articles and presentations on relevant topical issues for corporate leadership. Engage and lead on key Daikin lobbying priorities. Interact with industry partners and stakeholders to promote the company’s primary legislative and regulatory priorities: Allied industry partners (trade associations and NGOs) Assist with organization and preparation of charts, graphics, and narrative presentations Lead/assist in developing and coordinating the message Track and manage lobbying on incentive programs and state energy efficiency resource standards Report on current industry trends, business news and environmental issues. Analyze, lobby and advise on legislation/regulation; Provide concise written or oral summaries, note areas of interest/issue, possible amendments or alternatives, recommendation on ways to work issue and follow up promotion or education. Oversee and manage specific legislative and regulatory projects to support Daikin’s North American strategy and for subsidiary companies. Develop strategy and implementation plans, coordination schedule and execution. Integrate company’s primary short and long term legislative and regulatory goals. Assist with high priority projects and special events. Interact with industry trade association staff and committees to develop industry position for the regulations. Interact with other stakeholders such as environmental advocates, governmental regulatory agencies, utilities and utility organizations in regard to environmental regulations. Company representation / participation in key technical and regulatory committees for environmental standards and regulations affecting company products. Offer regulatory evaluation and opinions on rulemakings and provide regulatory assessment to management, including technical aspects of such federal environmental (EPA) regulations, building codes requirements (such as ICC and IAPMO), voluntary green building requirements (e.g. USGBC), state and building code environmental requirements, industry association activities (such as ASHRAE and AHRI). Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs . Nature & Scope: Understands the business and can put together comprehensive department solutions . Works with other leaders to establish strategic plans and works towards achieving them. Provides leadership and direction to managers in their respective division/department. Sees to department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, new hire and ongoing training, annual evaluations, etc.). Work closely with the Government Relations, Communications, and Engineering and Manufacturing teams.

Requirements

Strong regulatory knowledge
Capable of comprehending written regulations and how the regulations does/would affect the company’s products and processes.
Ability to use good judgment in investigating problems.
Skill in maintaining cooperative working relations with other people.
Aptitude for recognizing and dealing with priorities.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels using strong verbal and written communications skills
Must have strong analytical and technical writing skills.
Must have good technical understanding of both residential and commercial HVAC systems and their applications.
Ability to envision a state that does not currently exist and successfully articulate the vision.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present to executive leadership in a way that inspires action.
Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.
Ability to oversee and independently manage several projects concurrently in a fast-paced and lean environment.
A fast learner with a willingness to execute long term projects.
5 plus years of related experience (environmental regulations, industry affairs)
Bachelor's Degree, (Master’s Degree a plus)
People Management: Yes
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPA regulations in relation to the Clean Air Act is a plus.
Master’s Degree a plus

Responsibilities

Manage federal and state issues and direct advocacy activities on priority legislative and regulatory issues.
Direct and participate in lobbying activities on legislation and regulations at the federal and state level and participate in the regulatory process.
Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans.
Draft articles and presentations on relevant topical issues for corporate leadership.
Engage and lead on key Daikin lobbying priorities.
Interact with industry partners and stakeholders to promote the company’s primary legislative and regulatory priorities: Allied industry partners (trade associations and NGOs)
Assist with organization and preparation of charts, graphics, and narrative presentations
Lead/assist in developing and coordinating the message
Track and manage lobbying on incentive programs and state energy efficiency resource standards
Report on current industry trends, business news and environmental issues.
Analyze, lobby and advise on legislation/regulation; Provide concise written or oral summaries, note areas of interest/issue, possible amendments or alternatives, recommendation on ways to work issue and follow up promotion or education.
Oversee and manage specific legislative and regulatory projects to support Daikin’s North American strategy and for subsidiary companies.
Develop strategy and implementation plans, coordination schedule and execution.
Integrate company’s primary short and long term legislative and regulatory goals.
Assist with high priority projects and special events.
Interact with industry trade association staff and committees to develop industry position for the regulations.
Interact with other stakeholders such as environmental advocates, governmental regulatory agencies, utilities and utility organizations in regard to environmental regulations.
Company representation / participation in key technical and regulatory committees for environmental standards and regulations affecting company products.
Offer regulatory evaluation and opinions on rulemakings and provide regulatory assessment to management, including technical aspects of such federal environmental (EPA) regulations, building codes requirements (such as ICC and IAPMO), voluntary green building requirements (e.g. USGBC), state and building code environmental requirements, industry association activities (such as ASHRAE and AHRI).
Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs