Director of External Affairs

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Philadelphia Gas Works

Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career

Free Health Insurance Options Free Dental Insurance Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan Free Parking Wellness Programs Onsite Gyms Tuition Assistance- PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Hybrid Work Environment

ThePhiladelphia Gas Works (PGW)is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the nation supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836 PGW has grown into the large modern facility that exists today. As one of the nations leading natural gas providers PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

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Director External Affairs

The Director is responsible for the development management and oversight of Philadelphia Gas Works (PGWs) involvement in state and federal governmental relations including legislatures and regulatory agencies providing overall strategic governmental relations support for its operations and objectives while building and maintaining close business alliances with internal business owners elected officials government staff business leaders activist groups regulators consumers and other interested parties.

This role also leads and informs the companys planning communications and management of external stakeholder relations and its interconnection to community customer initiatives and identified objectives.

This position is accountable for the management and oversight of community and educational programs between PGW and responsible community individuals representing business governmental education and religious groups and other non-profit service oriented organizations. Incumbent is also responsible for measurement and impact of external relationships to PGWs image and trust throughout PGWs service territory.

Responsibilities

Advocate on behalf of the company through strong relationships with elected officials in the state legislative and executive branches

Analyze draft and respond to legislation and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address problematic provisions

Manage staff performance in the development of action plans communication activities and legislative solutions for issues impacting company projects

Proactively develop action plans and legislative solutions for issues impacting company projects

Coordinate and manage third-party consultants and lobbyists

Develop strong relationships with state and local government officials state agencies and relevant legislative and agency staff

Build industry coalitions in support of priorities work constructively with trade organizations and peer companies

Maintain communication with Philadelphia City Council members and staffs and respond to inquiries demonstrating an understanding of political environment and issues of public importance while clearly communicating PGWs points of view and strategic vision.

Represent PGW in trade association and standards board matters. Represent PGW in chambers of commerce matters.

Participate in assignments related to PGWs tariffs and rates.

Monitor analyze evaluate and track federal and state laws agency proceedings regulations and policies relevant to PGW and the energy industry as directed. Other functions may include preparing impact assessments developing policy recommendations preparing testimony administrating databases and preparing discovery responses.

Participate in the project management of regulatory proceedings (e.g. rate case proceedings).

Coordinate efforts with other PGW departments and develop and provide general and specific internal communications regarding governmental or community relations.

Provide direction in special projects related to regulatory compliance and ensuring alignment with PGWs goals and objectives.

Direct PGWs Construction Notification process as part of PGWs Corporate Citizenship efforts jointly with Operations.

Develop and coordinate PGWs community relations efforts within the framework of the JD Power Corporate Image Assessment and PGWs on-going customer satisfaction initiative.

Support projects/activities involving educational recreational cultural and other community programs conducted both on and off PGWs premises to enhance PGWs image and promote company sponsored programs throughout Philadelphia.

Develop metrics /standards and evaluation tools by which PGWs efforts in the community will be measured and provide feedback to PGW Leadership team.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Government Affairs or other related field of study. Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

7 to 10 years experience within the utility or public service sector preferred

7- 10 years of advocacy or other relevant experience (e.g. state legislative or executive branch staff member)

PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Location: Philadelphia PA 19122

While we appreciate all responses only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.

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OverviewPhiladelphia Gas WorksLooking for a challenge and ready to power up your careerFree Health Insurance Options Free Dental Insurance Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan Free Parking Wellness Programs Onsite Gyms Tuition Assistance- PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Hyb...