Associate Director
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Assists the executive director in planning and developing all aspects of API COs activities where assistance is requested or assignment is delegated. Works with and assists the executive director in executing programs to influence issues of concern to industry including legislative regulatory local government and federal matters. Works to build partnerships with relevant state and local officials. Engages and works with third parties and both non-traditional and traditional allies to promote APIs strategic initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the executive director manages assigned regulatory legislative and local government issues.
- Anticipates and identifies emerging and potential issues impacting the petroleum industry and natural gas industry. Plans develops and executes programs or activities to address these issues on behalf of member companies.
- Provides leadership in the development of the petroleum and natural gas industrys regulatory & local government priorities for the state and keeps fully informed on the industrys priorities on federal issues. Works with the executive director to ensure activities meet these priorities.
- Works with the executive director to keep the appropriate advisory committees and members of the state working group (and other interested company personnel) informed on matters of interest and ensure the appropriate input is solicited to maintain effective management of these matters.
- Develops and maintains close cooperative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders allied businesses industries and other key constituencies with interests similar to the petroleum and natural gas industry and provides leadership in the development of ad hoc coalitions among these constituencies to carry out programs of mutual interests.
- Cultivates good working relationships with API members regulatory agencies county commissioners city council members planning staff etc.
- Under the supervision of the executive director assists in the preparation of testimony data position papers notes comment letters and other appropriate communications to promote the position of the industry on issues before our members local governments and regulatory agencies.
- Identifies emerging regulatory and local issues and works with the executive director communications and public affairs team members to develop issue management strategies and approaches.
Key Relationships
- Manages issues assigned by the executive director including taking a leadership role in organizing and leading efforts at the local level and in regulatory proceedings.
- Requires a close relationship with API and industry personnel government officials key private sector constituencies professional and non-profit organizations the media and others.
Qualifications
- Requires 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
- Bachelors degree in relevant area or other related field equivalent work experience.
- Requires a working knowledge of the operations of state and local government.
- Understanding of the petroleum and natural gas industry is preferred.
- Excellent written oral and analytical skills are 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
- Up to 25%
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.
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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 Experience:
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About Company
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the i ... View more
