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The Marine Affairs Director, Offshore Development, will support the development of the Leading Light Wind (LLW) offshore wind project and other projects in the Offshore Development portfolio. The position will lead coordination and outreach efforts across Invenergy’s marine interfaces, inclusive of government agencies, harbor and port authorities, fisheries, and other stakeholders and develop a long-term strategy for the marine affairs program.
Responsibilities:
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Department of Defense
- Local harbor/port authorities
- The merchant shipping industry
- Maritime focused NGOs
Oversee / manage fisheries liaison resources and associated contract.
Serve as the LLW Project Team conduit to highlight marine related issues requiring feedback/escalation.
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key maritime-focused external stakeholders in the offshore wind industry in New Jersey and the region.
Represent Invenergy and/or the LLW project on various marine affairs committees including but not limited to the USCG Harbor Safety Committee, American Clean Power (ACP) Maritime committee, NYSERDA Marine Technical Working Group, etc.
Represent the project at maritime related outreach events to build a coalition of support and address potential affected stakeholders’ concerns.
Work as key member of the LLW external engagement team, closely coordinating with representatives from other Invenergy organizations and key project personnel including government affairs, communications, environmental permitting, technical, local economic development, labor, and tribal.
Collaborate with Invenergy technical and environmental permitting organizations in support of various deliverables, studies, and analyses including but not limited to navigational safety risk assessments (NSRA), notices to mariners ahead of project-related offshore activities, subsea cable routing efforts, etc.
Assist in the development and dissemination of communications and advocacy materials including presentations, briefing documents, data analysis, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical or policy related field.
A minimum of 15 years’ experience in related fields, with priority placed on direct experience in energy or military related activities and/or having existing relationships and knowledge of both New York City and New Jersey and the broader mid-Atlantic seaboard.
Ability to travel regularly within the New Jersey / New York metropolitan area and occasionally to other project and company locations.
Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, environmental NGOs, civic and business organizations, federal / state / local government agencies, etc.
Excellent MS Office software skills especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Previous experience standing up/building teams within a newly created entity.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Collaborative and “team first” approach to work
Excellent communication and strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Able to manage and explain complex, competing issues working with and through others - maintaining alignment with company project wide goals.
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.