Advisor Policy

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Policy Advisor within our Policy and External Affairs group based in Houston, TX.

Essential Job Duties:

Support land-use permitting and Endangered Species activities associated with development, drilling, Rights of Way and operations of wells for Oxy assets. States covered may include Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming or Colorado. Provide guidance to teams on developing and maintaining conservation agreements as well as local, state and federal permitting and operating requirements to ensure compliance. Work with various teams and business units to resolve operation and production-related compliance related to conservation agreements for wildlife and habitat. Review NEPA documentation for projects and work with teams and third-party consultants for accuracy and timely submittals. Assist with development of conservation agreements or initiatives for at-risk species and their habitat. Develop business relationships with professionals at regulatory agencies to ensure knowledge of the rules and compliance.

Policy:

• Conduct habitat and wildlife assessments for ORCM and LCV in Texas and New Mexico, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting biodiversity.
• Manage conservation agreements for Texas and New Mexico, including the implementation of conservation measures, notification processes, invoicing, reporting, and training. This ensures that all conservation efforts are well-coordinated and effective.
• Coordinate field surveys for species such as the Lesser Prairie Chicken and the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, contributing to the preservation of these important species.
• Maintain spatial datasets for species and habitats, providing accurate and up-to-date information for decision-making and conservation planning.

• Prepare biodiversity and conservation reports for the sustainability report, highlighting the company's commitment to environmental stewardship.
• Investigate alternative options for ESA compliance for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard, ensuring that the company meets regulatory requirements while exploring innovative solutions.
• Create biodiversity and conservation standards for projects to ensure that all projects adhere to high environmental standards.
• Develop a matrix for processes related to DAC and CCS development, identifying the main environmental and cultural components involved in obtaining a Class VI permit and understanding how these requirements change with primacy.
• Participate in various committees, including the API ESA committee, PBPA Species, Habitat, Operations Committee (SHOC), and NFWF Partnerships, to stay informed about industry trends and contribute to policy development.
• Other duties as assigned

NM Regulatory:

• Manage Environmental Assessments (EAs) to support New Mexico Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.
• Participate in committees such as the NMOGA Environment Department, SW Public Land, and SSPS Workgroup, providing valuable input on environmental issues.
• Provide advice on site assessments regarding archeology, paleontology, SSPS, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), and Visual Resource Management (VRM) where required, ensuring that all projects consider and mitigate potential impacts on these resources.
• Coordinate fieldwork, including the implementation of incidental take permits, site visits, and access, to ensure that all field activities are conducted efficiently and in compliance with regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental policy, biology or similar degree
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental planning, consulting, or compliance related experience, and demonstrated knowledge of biological/ ecological sciences.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and knowledge of federal, state and local policy that governs oil and gas operations.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications, internet applications and ArcGIS or comparable mapping program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with Public Speaking
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic, multi-task, customer service environment.
• Good organization and time management skills
• Strong ethics, service attitude, team player
• Travel 10-20 %

Recruitment Fraud

It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

*Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees

*Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or

*Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.