Government and Community Relations Manager III
| Company | Duke Energy |
|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC, USA, North Carolina, USA, Sanford, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Communications, Business Administration or other related degree
- In addition to required education, seven (7) years minimum of related work experience
- In lieu of bachelor’s degree, high school diploma/GED and ten (10) years minimum of related work experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Must reside in the Durham District
Responsibilities
- Contacts and confers with members of local government and other public officials, including state and local, to influence the passage, defeat or amendment to local ordinances or legislation of interest that impacts Duke Energy’s business objectives.
- Manages area governmental, business and community relationships and contacts within Duke Energy service territory on behalf of Duke Energy business units to ensure business unit objectives can be successfully achieved and effectively promotes and enhances the Corporation’s image and reputation.
- Represents Duke in strategic industry/associational/chamber organizations to enhance business relationships between Duke Energy and complex, high-value community leaders.
- Remains abreast of trends and developments in the political climate and current public policy issues affecting the Company.
- Studies and evaluates proposed ordinances to determine impact on the Company affecting things such as taxes, fees, ability to effectively locate and relocate our facilities, service charges, etc.
- Manages the successful execution of new franchise agreements (NC) for municipalities Duke Energy serves that facilitates our ‘license to operate’ within municipal limits. Facilitates the process to establish business plans with targeted municipalities and counties.
- Identifies and resolves various issues, events and activities affecting Duke Energy Corporation. Identifies and develops plans to resolve issues to preserve/enhance community relationships and the Corporation’s reputation. Must remain knowledgeable of enterprise-wide issues and is responsible for serving as lead negotiator and frequently decision maker, to resolve issues affecting Duke Energy business units operating within the Duke Energy service territory. Often serves as media spokesperson on various issues in the community. Must have broad and deep knowledge of corporate issues.
- Develop local philanthropic strategies to use Duke Energy Foundation, community development and business enhancement funds in a strategic way for the communities we serve.
- Educated and knowledgeable of Duke’s public policy, regulatory and business positions to accurately collaborate with local communities and Government agencies. Develop strategies to educate external constituencies to build advocacy for Duke Energy positions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive working knowledge of electric systems and components, including those associated with the Company’s transmission and distribution system, as well as the effect of the interface with the customer’s systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Analytical/problem-solving skills
- Base knowledge of Duke Energy corporate and utility business and enterprise strategy
- Demonstrated experience in managing relationships; demonstrated understanding of state and local political process
- Ability to work with minimal daily direction
- Extensive and thorough knowledge of electric distribution and transmission systems, as well as grid operations
- Ten+ years’ experience with Duke Energy, or equivalent experience with lead responsibility for managing governmental and/or business and community relations.
- Comprehensive financial and business acumen.
- Demonstrated experience managing relationships with utility’s largest and most complex customer and/or key stakeholders.
- Political savvy and understanding of local and state political processes.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and management skills, excellent leadership and facilitation skills all levels, both internal and external, to Duke Energy.