Natural Resource Environmental Policy Advisor

Description -

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions.

 We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Natural Resource/Environmental Policy Advisorwithin our Policy and External Affairs group based in Houston, TX

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Review and comment on federal, state and local regulatory/policy initiatives in the various resources areas and implementation of federal laws such as wildlife, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and/or Clean Water Act (WOTUS) and develop and communicate Oxy strategic plan on policy issues. 
• Coordinate contractors preparing Environmental documents and coordinate subsequent NEPA-related interactions with Federal Agencies. 
• Support Oxy's regulatory efforts by providing strategic guidance, research, assess and synthesize rules and policies, engage internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and outside consultants to develop Oxy's policy engagement strategy.  Lead regulatory policy initiatives.
• Support Government Relations and Legal teams on legislative and other legal matters as needed.
• Represent Oxy at local, state, and national trade association meetings and events, serve on trade association committees as assigned by management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators and key internal and external stakeholders
• Attend and represent Oxy in relevant federal, state and local regulatory hearings and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage rule/policy implementation communication and turnover.
• Maintain awareness of Federal, State and Local regulatory policy developments as they relate to Oxy's operational areas.
• Present to a variety of audiences on behalf of Oxy.
• Assist in the development of Environmental Protection Measures and Guidelines to maintain regulatory compliance and advance sustainable development strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Science or Public Policy
• Minimum of 6 years of environment planning or environmental consulting related experience, demonstrated knowledge of biological/ ecological sciences, demonstrated knowledge/experience of Oil and Gas facilities and operational practices. with increasing responsibilities.  
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and knowledge of federal, state and local policy that governs oil and gas operations.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and clearly communicate complex regulatory and/or policy issues. 
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and internet applications. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, multi-task, customer service environment 
• Good organization and time management skills 
• Strong ethics, service attitude, team player
• Travel 20-25%

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never: 

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.