Director Of Regional Affairs

Company Description

Tampa Electric has been providing reliable electricity to the Tampa Bay area since 1899. Covering a service area of 2,000 square miles that includes most of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, Tampa Electric serves nearly 725,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. As one of Florida’s largest investor-owned electric utilities, Tampa Electric boasts a generating capacity of 4,400 megawatts. The company is part of the TECO Energy family, which includes regulated electric and gas utilities in Florida and New Mexico.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Regional Affairs, located in Tampa, FL. The Director of Regional Affairs will oversee and manage the company’s interactions with regional stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, local governments, and community organizations. Key responsibilities include leading regional initiatives, developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and representing the company at regional meetings and events. The role also involves coordinating with various internal departments to align regional affairs strategies with overall company goals.

Qualifications

- Experience in regulatory affairs, policy development, and stakeholder engagement

- Strong leadership and management skills

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Knowledge of the energy industry and regional regulations

- Ability to build and maintain relationships with regional stakeholders

- Project management skills and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams

- Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field

- Experience in a director-level role or equivalent is preferred