E&E Associate Director: Policy & Programs

Socket.dev; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Land Resources seeks an Energy and Environment Associate Director to lead and coordinate energy or environmental programs in Arkansas. You will contribute to policy development, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement while managing program oversight and resource allocation.

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in energy management or environmental policy, with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, energy management, public administration, sustainability, or related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in energy management, environmental policy, or program management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the implementation and ongoing oversight of energy or environmental programs.
• Ensure the alignment of programs with applicable laws, state rules, federal regulations, and policy goals.
• Provide support in the development and refinement of policies related to energy or environment.
• Assist in the analysis of state and federal legislation that impacts energy or environmental initiatives.
• Monitor the compliance of energy or environmental programs with state laws and rules and federal laws and regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for state leadership, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing and executing outreach campaigns, workshops, and training sessions.

Skills

Policy development

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Office of Land Resources seeks an Energy and Environment Associate Director to lead and coordinate energy or environmental programs in Arkansas. You will contribute to policy development, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement while managing program oversight and resource allocation.

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in energy management or environmental policy, with leadership experience.