Government Affairs Representative, Exp
About The Position
PG&E’s Local Government Affairs team leads the Company’s government relations activities and strategies in the cities and counties we serve, helping to shape complex public policy debates that support our customers and local communities, invest in climate resiliency and the stability of the grid, and assure the long-term success of the company. The successful candidate will be excited about joining a growing, collaborative, and proactive team that is committed to making real change in their community. The candidate will believe in transparency and honest communication and will excel at building and maintaining trust with a diverse group of stakeholders. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong governmental, political, and community relationships within the City and County of San Francisco. The position requires extensive external engagement and a demonstrated ability to build consensus and partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills, along with the ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive results in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environment. This individual should be a confident public speaker with experience in public testimony and political engagement. The position is based in San Francisco, with occasional travel throughout Northern California. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work at the assigned office location and/or field sites a minimum of three days per week, based on business need.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6-years’ experience working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency or as a political consultant or other relevant experience
- Valid California driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field desired
- Master’s degree desired
- Certificate of completion, coursework, or training from a university/college, vocational school, and/or extended learning within the areas of government relations, community relations, public administration, philanthropy, economic development, marketing, public relations, or related field desired
- CPR, Smith Driving School and ICS Training
- Eight (8) years of experience desired working for an elected official, public or non-profit agency or as a political consultant
- Seven (7) years of government advocacy experience desired for highly regulated industries such as utility, health care, banking, or political campaign experience
- Emergency response experience desired
- Prior utility industry experience desired
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a strong governmental, political, and community network within San Francisco
- Serve as the primary political contact for assigned elected officials, departments, and agencies in San Francisco
- Monitor activities of local jurisdictions and special districts that impact PG&E
- Manage issues before local political bodies by coordinating internal analysis, developing company positions, and representing PG&E in public forums
- Maintain a high level of awareness of the local political landscape and PG&E policy priorities; provide strategic political and governmental insight
- Act as a liaison to senior government staff and elected officials and respond to escalated customer issues referred by those offices
- Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations that support PG&E programs, assist customers, and advance company priorities
- Lead local charitable giving strategies and community investment efforts within San Francisco
- Partner with internal stakeholders to design and implement community engagement strategies that enhance PG&E’s presence and reputation in San Francisco
- Lead or support company programs, projects, and initiatives with public affairs components
- Develop and execute political and community engagement strategies aligned with operational objectives
- Assess potential impacts to the company and develop clear, effective written and verbal communications
- Participate in the company’s on-call rotation (approximately 25%), serving as the liaison between PG&E and local government leadership during emergencies, outages, and major events
- Provide timely, accurate coordination and communication with city leadership during response efforts
Benefits
- PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
