As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a credible, objective and trusted partner in energy planning and in deploying new innovative technologies to build an affordable, abundant, reliable, and clean energy system. NYSERDA works with stakeholders statewide, including residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
• Advance solutions for using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably in the clean energy transition.

Job Overview

The Advisor/ Advisor II for Nuclear Coordination and Radioactive Waste Policy, reporting to the Chief Policy Officer, will provide an opportunity to both help to expand the growth of advanced nuclear technologies, supporting NYSERDA’s mission to create opportunities for new energy technologies to grow the State’s economy, as well as assist in the responsible development of new nuclear facilities as the continued operation of existing facilities by ensuring NYSERDA’s statutorily defined responsibilities are successfully implemented.

NYSERDA’s statutorily defined responsibilities include service as New York State Nuclear and Radioactive Materials Coordinator, the State Low Level Radioactive Waste Program, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission State Liaison Officer.

The Advisor will also play an active role in coordinating nuclear and radioactive waste policy among several state and local agencies and preparing technical and policy guidance for nuclear-related program activities at NYSERDA. These responsibilities include participation in the State Disaster Preparedness Commission processes for radiological emergency preparedness and response.

The Advisor will also participate in the development of projects advancing new nuclear technologies, which will include participation with the NYSERDA team in the development of the State’s Master Plan for Responsible Nuclear Technology Development and collaboration with representatives of other states, including the First Mover Initiative, also seeking early technology development pathways.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a nuclear power, radiological materials, and waste subject matter expert from both a technical and regulatory perspective.
• Assist in coordinating NYSERDA and state activities associated with atomic energy.
• View emerging issues taking account for the full suite of State and federal nuclear processes and conditions, to assess impacts to the State.
• Analyze complex nuclear and radiological engineering, scientific and regulatory issues.
• Assess impact potential to public health and the environment
• Assess impact to State policies and regulatory entities
• Identify necessary State partners to achieve informed and supported decisions.
• Explain & translate complex nuclear and radiological engineering, scientific, regulatory and policy issues into plain language for audiences of different responsibility levels and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with wider NYSERDA colleagues and teams (in a matrixed structure) to develop, implement and execute broader nuclear ecosystem initiatives and programs.
• Conduct engagement with nuclear programs at other New York State agencies.
• Assist in engagement with nuclear programs in other states and at the federal level.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Advisor (Salary: $115,283-$145,682)
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a highly related field of study, and 7 years of relevant experience with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments.
• For Advisor II (Salary: $127,507-$160,911)
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a highly related field of study, and 8 years of relevant experience with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments.

• Technical and regulatory subject-matter expertise on nuclear technologies and radioactive waste.
• Ability to exercise judgment and understand how to guide focus and decision on essential requirements as opposed to incidental issues.
• Ability to analyze complex nuclear, radiological, and waste engineering, scientific and regulatory issues 
• Ability to identify necessary State partners to achieve informed and supported decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to explain & translate complex nuclear and radiological engineering, scientific, regulatory and policy issues into plain language for audiences of different responsibility levels and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives and recommendations
• Highest level of presentational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Coordination, project management and leadership skills including the ability to work as a team leader and team member, maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory processes relating to nuclear energy project siting and operations.
• Experience building trust and relationships among many stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability; an entrepreneurial edge, resourcefulness, adaptability, and an instinct for surfacing value and pragmatic solutions.
• Perform all job responsibilities with respect, fairness, consistency, and inclusion.
• Top-notch presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication and computer skills, including high proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Meet deadlines while adapting and flexing to changing needs and conditions. 
• A relentless work ethic and resolute integrity.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in all duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, science, or a highly related field of study, and 6 years of relevant experience. with a demonstrated record of success in setting strategy and informing decision within business, non-profit or government operating environments.

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

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Salary

The salary range is $115,283 - $160,911 annually. Candidates will be considered based on qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is offered.