Senior Policy Advisor. Downstream

American Petroleum Institute

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About The Position

Manages APIs human health research and chemical risk assessment policy development and supports product stewardship advocacy efforts on key member issues. Manages ongoing work through key member work groups as well as coordinates with API Communications, Legal, and Government Affairs departments. Develops and implements industry priorities and programs with the objective of supporting and advancing public policy to benefit API and its members. Develops and executes national, regional, and state-based strategies.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
• Advanced degree in industrial hygiene, product stewardship, chemical management, or public health, or other related field equivalent work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the oil & natural gas and/or chemical industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of federal health and environmental regulations (i.e., TSCA) and an experience in public policy development and execution.
• Experience with chemical (oil, gas, petrochemicals) risk assessments and management.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially with others in the department, across the organization, with member company representatives, and allies are essential.
• Excellent communications (written, verbal and graphical), planning, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manages the development and implementation of policy positions on chemical risk assessment, toxicological research, and product stewardship in coordination with API members and API staff.
• Manages technical support and research on soil & groundwater remediation practices.
• Works with assigned committees to ensure member company engagement on potential approaches to regulation and legislation based upon API research and policy positions.
• Supports strategy development and execution to effectuate positive outcomes with API staff, allied trades, coalitions, and other stakeholders.
• Works with member companies to identify chemical and toxicological research opportunities and lead the review and management of ongoing scientific research efforts.
• Recognized as subject matter lead to coordinate science policy positions for advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels as well as technical expertise on issues and ensures consistency and alignment between API policy and advocacy efforts.
• Provides direct input on yearly budget needs and expectations.
• Oversees spending and project management of third-party contractors in area of responsibility.
• Acts as an advocate and spokesperson for API and the industry with national, state, and local policy makers as well asprivate sector companies,the media, think tanks,andnon-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level