Mgr, Government Relations

Reworld Waste

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About The Position

Reworld™ is working to develop and construct new Materials Processing Facilities (MPFs) across North America to bring our sustainable waste solutions closer to customers. Our MPFs accept and treat non-hazardous waste and wastewater to prepare it for reuse, recycling or energy recovery. By doing this, we help our customers move their materials up the waste hierarchy and reduce their greenhouse gas footprint.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required
• 5+ years of political, policy or regulatory experience; waste sector experience preferred
• Knowledge of policies related to waste, energy, greenhouse gases and environmental permitting
• Experience engaging with elected officials and environmental agencies
• Proficient with governmental and regulatory processes
• Highly detail oriented with an aptitude for analyzing complex policy/regulatory issues, and accurately identifying and assessing political nuances
• Adept at finding creative solutions to complex issues, providing concise and business-focused advice, and make sound risk-based judgments under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a collaborative work style
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, thinking and moving quickly, with a proven ability to prioritize and juggle many different projects at once
• All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies to win approvals needed in various local jurisdictions at new MPF sites
• Manage outside consultants in new MPF markets
• Develop presentations, messaging materials and other written collateral for presentation to public officials and other external stakeholders
• Organize and conduct tours for local officials and regulators
• Draft briefings, testimony, and regulatory filings based on analysis with input from multiple internal stakeholders
• Work with the Government Relations team to utilize key advocacy organizations and industry groups that could support the local approval process
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Reworld’s MPF development team, communications, environmental permitting specialists to execute the strategy to secure local approvals.
• Travel required to the proposed MPF sites and occasionally to Reworld’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees