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Government Relations Representative, Exp (Washington, DC, US, 20004) @ Pacific Gas And Electric Company

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<p>Requisition ID # 172491 </p> <p><p>Job Category: Government and Regulatory Relations </p> <p>Job Level: Individual Contributor</p> <p>Business Unit: Customer &amp; Corporate Affairs</p> <p>Work Type: Hybrid</p> <p>Job Location: Washington</p> <p> <p> <p> <p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Department Overview</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">PG&amp;E maintains a federal affairs office in our nation&apos;s capital, where the federal affairs team is tasked with addressing national legislative and regulatory policy that can have a significant impact on the company – and the 16 million Californians to whom we provide a variety of energy services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The federal affairs team works to ensure PG&amp;E&apos;s business operations, customer affordability and infrastructure resiliency are advanced in a way that protects our environment, continues to address climate change concerns, and meets California&apos;s GHG goals. At the same time, we are mindful of customer affordability and developing a skilled workforce that benefits and contributes to the communities we serve. The federal affairs team also engages with national industry associations and trade organizations so that those organizations are aware and understand the needs of the company and the State of California at the national level.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative reports to the Director and is responsible for advocating PG&amp;E’s position on energy and general business issues before Congress and the Administration. The Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative will assist in the coordination of internal legislative bill analysis and development of policy positions on those measures and keep the Director and Company management informed about actions being considered by Congress and Federal Agencies on policy and political issues. In coordination with other functional area personnel, the Federal Affairs Government Relations Representative will act to further PG&amp;E’s image as a leader in the utility business with a focus on customer satisfaction.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE NEEDS TO LIVE IN THE DC AREA. This position is hybrid with a substantial amount of time spent working in the PG&amp;E DC office.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">PG&amp;E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A reasonable salary range is:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum: $132,000</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maximum: $226,000</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Assist on federal policy issues as assigned to help facilitate the development of the company’s policy positions and identify </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">opportunities to advance those positions legislatively and/or through the regulatory process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including elected and appointed officials, Capitol Hill staff, the Administration, relevant business, and non-profit leaders to advance public policy priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Act as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding PG&amp;E’s federal government relations programs and initiatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Develop and manage relationships with internal partners and functional areas to provide support for public policy priority development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Participate in trade associations and coalitions to help advance company policy priorities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Help evaluate and implement new affiliations with governmental, political, and community officials and organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Serve as liaison with congressional caucuses and external organizations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Review and implement recommendations regarding PG&amp;E’s federal government relations partnerships, programs, and services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Provide recommendations regarding federal government relations issues that may affect PG&amp;E’s performance, profitability, viability, and sustainability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Draft relevant federal affairs communications including issue briefs and newsletters for stakeholders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Provide support for federal affairs emergency response activities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Serve as Corporate Affairs issue lead.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Minimum</strong>:</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Six (6) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency, as a political consultant, or other relevant experience</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Desired:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Master’s degree desired</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field desired</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Eight (8) years of experience desired working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency or as a political consultant</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Seven (7) years of government advocacy experience desired for highly regulated industries such as utility, health care, banking, or political campaign experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">· Prior utility industry experience</span></p>

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