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Job Summary

Assists the Midwest Region Director in planning and developing all aspects of the petroleum council’s activities where assistance is requested, or assignment is delegated. Assists the Midwest Region Director in executing programs to influence issues of concern to industry including regulatory, local government, and federal matters. Works to build partnerships with relevant state, local and federal officials throughout the Midwest. The position would be based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Region Director, manages assigned regulatory and legislative issues. 
• Anticipates and identifies emerging and potential issues impacting the petroleum industry and plans. Develops and executes programs or activities to address these issues on behalf of member companies.  
• Provides leadership in the development of the petroleum industry’s regulatory & local government priorities for the state and keeps fully informed of the industry’s priorities on federal issues. Works with the Region Director to ensure the council’s activities meet these priorities. 
• Works with the director to keep the appropriate advisory committees and members of the state working group (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 variety of allied businesses, industries, and other key constituencies with interests similar to the petroleum industry and provides the leadership in development of ad hoc coalitions among these constituencies to carry out programs of mutual interests. 
• Assists Region Director in managing the activities and operation of the Midwest Region council office in St. Paul and assumes an agreed upon leadership role in the absence of the Region Director. 
• Cultivates good working relationships with regulatory agencies, county commissioners, city council members, planning staff, etc.  
• Under the supervision of the Region Director, assist in the preparation of testimony, data, position papers and other appropriate communications to promote the position of the industry on issues before the legislature and regulatory agencies. 

Key Relationships

• Manages issues assigned by the Region Director including taking a leadership role in organizing and leading specific council advisory committees.   
• 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 7-10 years of experience in a similar role and subject matter expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience. 
• Requires knowledge of key programmatic, operational, and financial issues and priorities.
• A degree in environmental science, political science, public administration, law, or a related field.   
• Advanced degree preferred. 
• Requires a working knowledge of the operations of state and local government. 
• Understanding of the petroleum industry preferred. 

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% 

Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight.

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 and diversity is a core value.  We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all.  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.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.