Summary

Assists in developing the City’s legislative and regulatory strategy on all municipal utility matters, with a primary focus on energy-related issues. Serves as a resource in providing meaningful advice on government/regulatory issues. Establishes and maintains relationships with these regulatory and legislative bodies to enable effective lines of communication and actively works to position the organization on current and emerging issues at the state levels of government as well as the regulatory arena.

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors and manages current and emerging state legislative and regulatory-related issues and communicates advocacy messages and generates support among members, policymakers, allied organizations, and other appropriate stakeholders.

Represents the City before the PUCT, TxRRC, ERCOT, TCEQ, and the TWDB and provides strategic and tactical external energy and environmental advocacy in regulatory proceedings to ensure equitable access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy resources, to support customer demands, and to set the groundwork for future business growth.

Serves as primary contact with government affairs and regulatory affairs firms including the Texas Public Power Association and its members.

Attends and actively participates in ERCOT committees and subcommittees representing the interests of the City.

Develops coordinated strategy and work plans to communicate and partner with allied organizations on matters involving government and regulatory affairs.

Engages with policymakers to ensure that best interests of the City’s customers and the City are being represented.

Prepares periodic activity reports and presentations for City Management and City Council.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year college degree

5 years of experience developing, implementing, and coordinating government relations and advocacy initiatives aimed at electric utilities in Texas

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Management, or other relevant fields.

Understanding of ERCOT protocols, policies, and operating procedures.

Experience in a municipal-owned utility, electric cooperative, and/or Investor-Owned Utility.

Experience with working successfully on policy advocacy campaigns, including legislative, and regulatory campaigns.

Experience working with elected officials, regulators, and state agencies, including an understanding of the legislative process.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with ERCOT protocols, market design, and operating procedures.

Ability to think strategically, work at a consistently high level of responsibility and autonomy, and work effectively with various constituencies.

Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communications skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure

Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, peers, industry trade organizations, legislators, legislative staff, regulators, and customers.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to apply them for status tracking, documentation, and project management activities.

Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and effectively manage complex projects with multiple deadlines.

Ability to work collaboratively with all counterparts including City Management, City staff, members of the public, other electric utility representatives, and regulators/legislators.

Ability to evaluate and analyze legislation and regulations.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.