What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Affairs Manager, Polk County position at Teco Energy?
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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 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 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
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 the 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 assigned region; maintain working knowledge of the franchise agreement requirements and issue awareness of municipal or operational/business unit concerns that may affect the status of the franchise agreement.10%
3. Represents corporate interests on key economic development organizations (EDOs) to promote corporate earnings and community growth; support Tampa Electric’s economic development team and EDOs in negotiating business development and retention activities. 10%
4. Provides strategic guidance on the development of company’s community and corporate citizenship contribution, participation, and communication strategy; provide guidance on the company’s board involvement in key organizations in support of interests and business needs in 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; coordinate 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 the various business units to identify potential stakeholder/community concerns; provides guidance and leadership on stakeholder engagement/community outreach in assigned area. 10%
9. Consults with business units on upcoming infrastructure projects, proactively reviewing plans to identify potential community concerns, provides community outreach recommendations and leadership in carrying out related tasks. 10%
1. Strategically, proactively and effectively manages key governmental, political and industry relationships in the assigned areas; achieved through identifying the 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 assigned region; maintain working knowledge of the franchise agreement requirements and issue awareness of municipal or operational/business unit concerns that may affect the status of the franchise agreement.10%
3. Represents corporate interests on key economic development organizations (EDOs) to promote corporate earnings and community growth; support Tampa Electric’s economic development team and EDOs in negotiating business development and retention activities. 10%
4. Provides strategic guidance on the development of company’s community and corporate citizenship contribution, participation, and communication strategy; provide guidance on the company’s board involvement in key organizations in support of interests and business needs in 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; coordinate 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 the various business units to identify potential stakeholder/community concerns; provides guidance and leadership on stakeholder engagement/community outreach in assigned area. 10%
9. Consults with business units on upcoming infrastructure projects, proactively reviewing plans to identify potential community concerns, provides 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.
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
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 other related field of study
Preferred: MBS or other graduate degree in the above fields
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Business or any other related field of study
Preferred: MBS or other graduate degree in the above fields
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Related Experience
Required: 6 years of related experience related to a portion of the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Must reside in the region of coverage.
Required: 6 years of related experience related to a portion of the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Must reside in the region of coverage.
Preferred: Experience working in electric and gas utility industry as in a capacity that deals with local governments and regulatory agencies, community and special interests groups, public policy and/or experience working for a local or state elected official, municipality or agency as a political consultant or in similar work for a business or association or other experience related to the position is an advantage.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required: Knowledge of governmental processes at local, state or federal level. Ability to understand complex regulatory and legislative issues. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of the utility sector.
Required: Knowledge of governmental processes at local, state or federal level. Ability to understand complex regulatory and legislative issues. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of the utility sector.
Leadership Competencies:
- 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.
Frequent travel required and flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!
