At the American Public Power Association (APPA), we serve as the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 54 million people that public power utilities serve, and the 96,000 people they employ. We advocate and advise on electricity policy, technology, trends, training, and operations. Help us continue to achieve our mission for our members and the communities they serve!

At APPA, we strive to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and feels valued.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Environmental Policy who will play a pivotal role in monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments, evaluating their impact on public power utilities, and addressing matters related to key environmental statutes—including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act. This position is responsible for facilitating member services and support concerning environmental regulations, cultivating and maintaining relationships with regulatory officials and agency personnel, and researching trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory shifts in environmental policy. The Senior Manager provides informed recommendations on policy implications for public power, ensuring that the APPA and its members remain proactive and responsive to the evolving regulatory landscape.

This is a hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of two to three days each week (with Tuesdays being a mandatory day). 

• Assists and coordinates APPA environmental policy position development with members and industry stakeholders.
• Reviews, analyzes, and comments on environmental regulatory proceedings. 
• Assists in the development of educational resources for members, including but not limited to environmental management systems, environmental permitting, and sustainability reporting. 
• Coordinates with partner organizations to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics.
• Manages the APPA Engage Environmental community.
• Participates in APPA’s educational programs, such as the Engineering and Operations and Legal and Regulatory conferences.
• Represents APPA and/or makes presentations at meetings of state and regional public power associations, other industry organizations, and applicable state and federal legislative and/or regulatory bodies.
• Tracks member environmental compliance strategies for various environmental rules.
• Develops policy expertise in issue areas as assigned, including an understanding of current environmental statutes. 
• Coordinates the development of messaging materials and quantitative analyses to be presented to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Assists in the development of an annual work plan and strategic priorities for environmental issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Degree from a 4-year college or university (environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related discipline preferred); Master's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years in the power sector, environmental consulting, government, wetland science, biology, or environmental permitting.
• Knowledge of Laws and Regulations: Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations (e.g., CAA, CWA, Resource Conservation Recovery Act, Endangered Species Act, and related laws and regulations), Administrative Procedures Act, and permitting processes at federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong analytical skills and research capabilities can synthesize complex technical and regulatory information. Experience with environmental, sustainability, and governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and detailed papers and presentations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to assess environmental impacts, interpret data, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and negotiate with regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and track compliance requirements.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and extensive walking during conferences and meetings. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs.  
• Travels out of town up to 10% of the year to support APPA’s conferences, events, and meetings.

About American Public Power Association

The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power approximately 2,000 towns and cities nationwide. We represent public power before the federal government to protect the interests of the more than 55 million people that public power utilities serve across the United States and its territories. We advise on electricity policy, grid technology and operations, and workforce development in support of safe, modern, and resilient utilities.

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