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Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Government Affairs Representative, Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Job Details

Requisition ID: 166877

Job Category: Government and Regulatory Relations

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Corporate Affairs

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: San Jose, CA

Job Summary Responsible for the development and maintenance of governmental, political, and community networks within PG&E’s service areas. Partners with cities, counties, community, environmental, and business organizations to enhance customer loyalty, environmental leadership, community engagement and to enable infrastructure development. Plans and implements PG&E’s government relations and public affairs programs and services and provides emergency response and support to local communities. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location 3 days a week based on business need.

Compensation Bay Area – $128,000 to $184,800 annually

Job Description

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) regarding PG&E’s government relations and public affairs programs and initiatives.

Act as a political/community representative for PG&E’s service areas and serve as liaison to cities, counties, and federal, state, and local elected officials.

Evaluate and implement new affiliations with governmental, political, community, and emergency services officials and organizations.

Review and implement recommendations regarding PG&E’s government relations and public affairs partnerships, programs, and services.

Provide recommendations regarding government relations and public affairs issues that may affect PG&E’s performance, profitability, viability, and sustainability.

Provide leadership as a SME to community leaders and other external contacts during crisis and/or emergency response situations.

Provide training, guidance, and instruction to lower‑level government relations consultants.

Serve as Corporate Affairs lead for an issue or spearhead cross‑functional teams within Corporate Affairs.

Create and maintain positive working relationships with key external stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials, business and trade organizations, labor unions, non‑profits and other community leaders.

Requirements Minimum

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience.

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Six (6) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non‑profit agency, as a political consultant, or other relevant experience.

Desired

Eight (8) years of experience working for an elected official, public or non‑profit agency or as a political consultant.

Seven (7) years of government advocacy experience in highly regulated industries such as utility, health care, banking, or political campaign experience.

Carbon‑free advocacy experience.

Emergency response experience.

Prior utility industry experience.

Knowledge and understanding of ballot and election processes/initiatives, political action committee (PAC) programs, and legislative mechanisms.

Knowledge and understanding of government, public affairs, political, legislative, community, and franchise.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries Utilities

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