Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

This position will be located either in San Dimas, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA.

Position Description

The Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager performs professional-level work in the development, coordination and implementation of Golden State Water Company’s (“GSWC” or “Company”) public policy and government affairs program. The Manager represents GSWC’s interests with various Federal, State and local leaders, and advocates on behalf of GSWC with government agencies and officials. The Manager monitors Federal and State legislative, regulatory and public policy priorities, and briefs and recommends actions to executives on the implications of these activities for GSWC. The Manager coordinates with GSWC’s outside lobbyists and communication consultants to further the public policy objectives, and maintains overall responsibility for implementation of GSWC’s public policy and government affairs strategy.

Accountability

The Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, Regulated Water Utility, and works closely with the executive leaders and managers across GSWC. The Manager works in an environment that includes sensitive and confidential data and information; therefore, the Manager must have the ability to achieve policy objectives related to furthering the goals of GSWC in a manner that meets all regulatory and Company requirements for confidentiality of sensitive information. The incumbent in this position must work independently, exercise initiative and judgment in the performance of a broad range of responsibilities, including the ability to communicate with a diverse group of employees, executives and external consultants to meet the Company’s public policy objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Minimum Position Qualifications

Benefits

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

Compensation Information

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.