Tribal Liaison

Job Description

We’re 22,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we’re facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We’re up for the challenge. Are you?

The Position

By joining our team in Renewables you will have the opportunity to:

• Build relationships with sovereign tribal nations and native communities on behalf of Equinor and leverage this network of relationships in our project areas to disseminate information and support project development.
• Work with tribes to identify tribal concerns and needs, such as workforce training and development; how to utilize existing programs and/or create new ones as well as provide Tribal outreach services for the project.
• Engage and maintain relationship with the California Native American Heritage Commission.
• Develop and upkeep the Native American Tribes Communications Plan (NATCP).
• Serve as the primary contact to state and federal agencies for tribal issues during the development of the project, serve as liaison with government entities and Tribal governments on Native American issues.
• Work with the Government Affairs team and internal and external stakeholders to formulate and execute company positions and strategies and in support of legislative efforts.
• Support the project permitting teams as needed to advance state and federal environmental impact assessments and permit applications.
• Coordinate Equinor involvement as needed in federal, state, local and community forums on matters related to tribal issues or interests.
• Advocate internally to include Tribal communities in corporate social sustainability and human rights initiatives and coordinate tribal outreach and engagement efforts in support of these initiatives.
• Develop materials or training for use by Equinor management and staff in building awareness of the needs and challenges faced by tribes and native communities. Arrange cultural sensitivity training for Equinor staff where appropriate.
• Serve on project committees as requested and prepare reports regularly to management on status of major initiatives, agency rulemakings and similar proceedings, and activities.

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree required, can be in political science, environmental science, anthropology, archaeology, business or other related field.
• Extensive advocacy, negotiation and communication skills, the ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Effective verbal communications and written skills.
• Excellent understanding of tribal nations, their history and governance, and their current priorities and challenges; experience working with tribal nations and their members; experience in developing strategic engagement plans; experience in coalition building with diverse interests to advance policy priorities; and a solid understanding of utility policy issues.
• Experience with and knowledge of California central coast tribes preferred.
• Working knowledge of AB-52 and the CEQA environmental review process for Tribal Stakeholders within the project area would be highly beneficial.
• Certificate in Tribal Relations or equivalent a plus. Having a Native perspective or lived experience a plus.
• Salary range $116,285 to $174,480.

General Information

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

Why Join Us?

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That’s why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

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