Manager, Government & NYC Community Relations

The NYC Community & Government Relations Team within the Power Authority is dedicated to fostering and sustaining positive relationships with various stakeholders, including local, state, and federal elected officials, regulatory bodies, community and environmental groups, and business and economic development entities. The ultimate goal is to enhance the Power Authority’s reputation and ensure benefits for all residents of New York.

They conduct outreach to both internal groups within the Power Authority and external entities, communicating and sharing relevant information with these groups. They brief other NYPA business units and executive staff on pertinent issues and developments. They develop and implement initiatives that align with the Power Authority’s goals and actively participate with other NYPA business units to formulate further actions and strategies.

They coordinate and participate in community outreach efforts, promoting a positive and community-centered presence within the organization. They plan and execute projects aimed at improving the economic, social, and/or environmental quality of life in various communities. Additionally, they develop and maintain relationships with local business groups, community representatives, elected officials, and other stakeholders. The overarching aim of these efforts is to ensure the Power Authority operates in a way that benefits the broader community, reflecting its commitment to economic, social, and environmental well-being. #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities

- Manage all NYPA community throughout assigned region to further NYPA’s goals, projects, and mission

- Represent NYPA in various community organizations to drive policy that benefits NYPA and our customers

- Share any NYPA related news immediately and be prepared to handle regional crises and create an emergency notification system to notify local, state and federal officials through all means necessary

- Collaborate with multiple internal business units to be responsive and maintain a positive brand

- Manage community relations team at assigned region

- Set goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Complete performance reviews, salary administration, succession planning and resource balancing.

NYC Community Relations:

- Manage and oversee all NYPA community programs throughout NYC, to further NYPA’s goals, projects, and mission

- Cultivate productive relationships with elected officials, business leaders, and civic groups to hear their concerns, keep them apprised of NYPA’s initiatives, and leverage company goals

- Collaborate with multiple internal business units to ensure responsiveness and maintain a positive brand

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong management, decision-making, organization, interpersonal and communication skills

- Advanced knowledge and skills within a specific discipline with understanding of how work impacts other Teams

- Strong relationship development skills to work with multiple levels of internal and external stakeholders

- Maintain current knowledge of energy and environmental topics in energy efficiency, energy services, transmission, climate change, renewable generation, and energy market and how it may affect the organization

- Broad understanding of the changing regulatory environment in which NYPA operates and knowledgeable in licensing and relicensing procedures, preferred

Education, Experience and Certifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

- 5 or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

- 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity or related experience

- Experience in project management

- Utility or energy experience preferred

- Valid U.S. driver's license

Physical Requirements

Up to 25% travel within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $117,000-$160,600. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.