Regional Affairs Manager, Polk County

TECO Energy Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Regional Affairs Manager, where you will cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, manage strategic initiatives, and promote community growth. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to make a significant impact in the energy sector. With a commitment to sustainability and customer service, this position offers an exciting opportunity to drive corporate goals while engaging with diverse communities. If you are passionate about public policy and community engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

On-site Fitness Centers

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with local governments and regulatory agencies.
• Strong understanding of public policy and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage key governmental and political relationships effectively.
• Lead franchise enactment and renewal processes in the region.
• Provide strategic guidance on community contributions and citizenship.

Skills

Governmental Processes Knowledge

Communication Skills

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Graduate Degree in Related Fields

Job description

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Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives, and talents are our strengths and are integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions, all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives, and talents are our strengths and are integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable, and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions, all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

TITLE: Regional Affairs Manager
PERFORMANCE COACH: Director, Regional Affairs
COMPANY: Tampa Electric
DEPARTMENT: Regional Affairs

Note: Must reside within the region of coverage. Open to qualified applicants currently residing in Polk County, FL.

POSITION CONCEPT

The Regional Affairs Manager is responsible for developing, cultivating, and managing strategic relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, business and community leaders, economic development organizations, and customers for Tampa Electric. Promotes corporate earnings growth and goals through strategic government, economic, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Supports operations including permits, franchise agreements, outreach on infrastructure projects, assistance with customer matters, and emergency response functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategically, proactively, and effectively manages key governmental, political, and industry relationships in the assigned areas; achieved through identifying risks and opportunities to our business, effectively shaping positive outcomes related to these areas, and establishing open communication channels with key stakeholders. 15%
2. Leads the franchise enactment/renewal process in the assigned region; maintains working knowledge of the franchise agreement requirements and issues awareness of municipal or operational/business unit concerns that may affect the franchise agreement status. 10%
3. Represents corporate interests on key economic development organizations (EDOs) to promote corporate earnings and community growth; supports Tampa Electric’s economic development team and EDOs in negotiating business development and retention activities. 10%
4. Provides strategic guidance on the development of the company’s community and corporate citizenship contributions, participation, and communication strategies; provides guidance on the company’s board involvement in key organizations to support interests and business needs in the assigned area. 10%
5. Develops and implements strategies to advise the company on regional candidates for elected office and participates actively in the political process in the assigned area; advises the team by identifying, anticipating, and managing political and reputational concerns that arise before assigned political bodies affecting corporate or partner interests, and effectively shapes positive outcomes. 10%
6. Gathers and communicates relevant political, community, and business intelligence supporting growth opportunities for Tampa Electric; coordinates with other departments to influence customer decisions related to relocation and/or expansion. 10%
7. Provides tactical support to operations/business units on elevated issues related to local municipal governments, including rights-of-way access, permitting, relocation of facilities, emergencies, customer matters, and any local government policy, ordinance, or rule that affects providing reliable, cost-effective service. 15%
8. Proactive public affairs review of strategic initiatives and projects, and other issues in various business units to identify potential stakeholder/community concerns; provides guidance and leadership on stakeholder engagement/community outreach in the assigned area. 10%
9. Consults with business units on upcoming infrastructure projects, proactively reviewing plans to identify potential community concerns, providing community outreach recommendations, and leadership in carrying out related tasks. 10%

SUPERVISION

Indirect Supervision: Provides leadership across the department and company through consulting and sharing expertise.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Regulatory Affairs, Customer Experience and Economic Development, Regional Affairs, Energy Delivery, Legal, Real Estate, Business Strategy, and Corporate Communications

Key External: Government Bodies, Government Staff and Elected Officials, Regulatory Agencies, HOA’s and Neighborhood Associations, Business Community and Economic Development Organizations, Non-Profits

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Business, or any related field of study

Preferred: MBS or other graduate degree in the above fields

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: N/A

Related Experience

Required: 6 years of related experience in a capacity that deals with local governments, regulatory agencies, community and special interests groups, public policy, or similar work. Must reside in the region of coverage.

Preferred: Experience working in the electric and gas utility industry, dealing with local governments and regulatory agencies, community and special interests groups, public policy, or experience working for a local or state elected official, municipality, or agency as a political consultant or similar role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Knowledge of governmental processes at local, state, or federal levels. Ability to understand complex regulatory and legislative issues. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred: Knowledge of the utility sector.

Core Values:

• Champions Safety, Health & the Environment
• Drives Business Excellence for Customers
• Cultivates Innovation & Embraces Change
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent travel required and flexibility to work outside normal business hours.

Benefits

TECO offers a competitive benefits package including: Salary, 401(k) savings plan with company matching, Pension plan, Paid time off, Holiday pay, Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental coverage, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, On-site Fitness Centers, Bonus Plan, and more!