Job Description

The American Public Power Association (APPA) 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 Sr. 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, or Virginia area. APPA offers a flexible work schedule for full-time employees, and the option for telework is available after 3 months of employment (with supervisor approval).

• Analyzes environmental rulemakings and prepares responses to EPA and other agencies as appropriate in consultation and coordination with APPA members.
• Develops and implements appropriate advocacy programs to advance APPA\'s interests in environmental regulation in coordination with APPA members, allied organizations, and others.
• Maintains 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.
• Participates in technical programs on emerging topics for APPA workshops and conferences, including the national conference, other conferences and workshops, and utility education courses.
• Advises APPA\'s legislative and other staff on the impacts of existing and proposed federal legislation and government agency actions in the environmental field, and assists them in the preparation of comments, testimony, briefings, and related activities.
• Contributes 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.
• Coordinates and identifies policy opportunities related to our issue portfolio and make recommendations regarding policy positions and messaging.
• Builds in-depth knowledge about the members\' needs, impacts from various regulatory actions, policy positions, and internal politics and continuously maintains, enhances, and expands that knowledge.
• Build APPA\'s voice and influence extramural to support the enterprise policy agenda through engagement in trade associations and representation for industry initiatives.

• Degree from a 4-year college or university (engineering, environmental, or related discipline preferred).
• 5-8 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.
• Must have experience within or practicing before the agency or agencies relating to area(s) of responsibility.
• 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 including 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.
• Must be able to think strategically and creatively to achieve advocacy goals for the members.
• Must be able 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.

American Public Power Association