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Edison Electric Institute Director, Resiliency and Environmental Policy in Washington, District Of Columbia
Overview
We are Edison Electric Institute, the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 235 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.
Our Operating Principles are designed to foster growth and to enable every employee to harness and demonstrate the Power by Association that EEI represents. We will always:
Create a Positive and Satisfying Work Environment – We will work together to create an environment that fosters professional growth.
Deliver High-Quality Service – We must be motivated to provide member service that is prompt, responsive, accurate, and credible.
Demonstrate Teamwork – We must embrace the concept of teamwork as achieved through effective communication, mutual respect, trust, creation of a sense of camaraderie, and cooperation on all tasks to meet customer needs.
Focus on Results – We must set priorities, seek results, and devise, manage, and use creative ways to define and to measure success in achieving those results effectively and efficiently.
Provide Value – We must strive to provide value to our member companies.
Put Our Customers First – Our primary customers are our member companies. Each of us must work to deliver quality service in a positive and professional manner and must strive to exceed customer expectations every time a service is provided.
Take Initiative – We are all empowered to take individual initiative and informed risk and to accept accountability in meeting the needs of our customers and of each other.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to collaborate with EEI's internal environmental policy and security teams, member companies, federal agencies, and industry groups to advance and secure balanced environmental policies, regulations, and legislation. This role will focus on key areas such as water quality and quantity under the Clean Water Act, siting and permitting under NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and air quality and clean energy under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the candidate will support initiatives related to energy grid reliability and resiliency, including wildfire mitigation, NERC reliability standards, and strategic partnerships to enhance EEI's position in addressing both natural and manmade hazards. Collaboration with various EEI teams, including communications, government affairs, and regulatory affairs, will be essential to the role.
Resilience and Wildfire Policy: Develop and advocate for industry positions on resilience, preparedness, and wildfire-related policies, regulations, and legislation at the federal and state levels. Serve as the lead liaison to the EEI CEO Wildfire Task Force and contribute to the ESCC Wildfire Working Group. Represent EEI's interests before external stakeholders and collaborate with internal teams, member companies, and industry consultants.
Infrastructure and Natural Resource Policy: Formulate industry positions on infrastructure, siting and permitting, vegetation management, and other natural resource priorities under NEPA, the ESA, and related statutes. Advocate these positions before federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials. Represent EEI's interests and support collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Water Quality and Quantity Policy: Develop industry positions on water quality and quantity issues, including advocacy before federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials. Represent EEI's interests in these areas and assist internal teams, member companies, and industry stakeholders on related issues.
Greenhouse Gas and Clean Energy Policy: Assist in developing and advocating for industry positions on greenhouse gas and clean energy policies, regulations, and legislation. Represent EEI's interests in discussions with federal and state regulators, Congress, and Executive Branch officials, and support internal and external collaboration on these issues.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in relevant field including envornmental studies, policy, natural resource planning, energy and environment, or public policy
A minimum of five years of experience in environmental policy, utility operations, or equivalent at federal or state level
Familiarity with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and utility permitting issues preferred
Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to synthesize complex issues and convey them clearly and conversationally
Proven ability to manage complex tasks indepently
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working with team members at every level throughout the organization and with member company officials, including executive officers and staff
Compensation
The salary range for this position is set at $160,000 - $210,000 annually. Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is between 5%-10% of annual base salary, based on performance.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.
Office Protocol
This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of three days each week with two of the mandatory days being Tuesday and Wednesday.
Job Locations US-DC
Job ID 2024-1256
Category Security & Business Continuity
Type FT - Full Time