Maritime Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Director

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association is seeking an Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Lead in Long Beach. You will oversee regulatory matters for vessels and terminals, provide strategic policy input, and engage with regulators and members on environmental issues.

The role demands strong analytical, written and public speaking skills, with the ability to translate complex rules for diverse audiences and advance association positions. Hybrid work and travel within-state are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science or related technical field required.
• Five years of working experience in technical, regulatory affairs or similar energy or environmental field required.
• Ten plus years of working experience preferred.
• Maritime, freight, logistics, military, and/or transportation industry experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and analysis on regulatory and legislative matters affecting the maritime industry; develop policy direction for the Association and members.
• Oversee environmental regulatory matters for ocean-going vessels and terminal equipment, including air quality, fuels, engines, and zero-emissions technology.
• Translate complex regulatory language into summaries for members and facilitate internal discussions to reach policy consensus.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science

Graduate degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Pacific Merchant Shipping Association is seeking an Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Lead in Long Beach. You will oversee regulatory matters for vessels and terminals, provide strategic policy input, and engage with regulators and members on environmental issues.

The role demands strong analytical, written and public speaking skills, with the ability to translate complex rules for diverse audiences and advance association positions. Hybrid work and travel within-state are expected.