Regional Affairs Manager, Polk County

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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.

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

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 other 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 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.

Leadership Competencies

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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!