Title: Regional Affairs Manager 
Company: Tampa Electric Company 
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

This position is responsible for developing, cultivating, and managing strategic relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, business and community leaders, community associations, property management firms, and customers for Tampa Electric. Promotes the successful achievement of company financial goals and quick return on investment through the Storm Protection Plan (SPP) clause. This position supports operations including permits, outreach on SPP projects, assistance with customer matters and emergency response functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategically, proactively, and effectively manage key governmental, political, and industry relationships in the Tampa Electric service territory; identifying the risks and opportunities to SPP, establishing open communication channels with key stakeholders specific to SPP priorities and goals, understanding the impacts to other business priorities, to effectively shape positive outcomes. (30%)
2. Provide proactive and reactive support to our customers, community organizations/nonprofits to strategically message SPP priorities and activities through individual customer, community meetings, and traditional communications methods.  (20%)
3. Represent SPP program interests to government partners to advise policy makers and staff on plans, projects, and outcomes.  By interfacing with partners on policy plans/interpretations to ensure approval and efficiency of SPP projects. (15%)
4. Work with regional managers to access and educate community leaders on SPP program, specific projects, and to address inquiries on future SPP work. (10%)
5. Consult with SPP team and contract partners on upcoming infrastructure projects, proactively reviewing plans to identify potential community concerns, providing community outreach recommendations and leading execution of related tasks. (10%)
6. Provide tactical support to operations/business units on escalated issues from local governments related to rights-of-way access, permitting, relocation of facilities, emergencies, customer matters and any local government policy, ordinance or rule that affects providing reliable, cost-effective service. (10%)
7. Work with community investment manager to identify opportunities for community support in areas of SPP impact and need. Maintains working knowledge of current and historic support that can be leveraged in coordination with community outreach. (5%)

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 Communications & Marketing.

Key External:     Local Government Policymakers and Staff, Regulatory Agencies, Community associations, property management firms, Business Community and Economic Development Organizations, Non-Profits

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:          Minimum of A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Business or any other related field of study is required.

Preferred:         MBA or other graduate degree in the above fields

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred:         PMP or CPM certification

Related Experience

Required:          Minimum of six years of related experience related to a portion of the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required.

Preferred:         Experience working in a utility industry as in a capacity that deals with local governments and regulatory agencies, community and special interest 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 also required.

Preferred:         Knowledge of the utility sector. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

· Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment

· Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

· Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

· Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships

· Develops People and Teams

· Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

· Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

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!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.