Sr Specialist - Gov't Affairs

Energy Transfer•Harrisburg, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Transfer Partners is a master limited partnership that owns and operates one of the largest and most diversified portfolios of energy assets in the United States. In total, the Company owns and operates approximately 165,000 miles of natural gas, crude oil, refined products, and natural gas liquids pipelines, terminals, and acquisition and marketing assets which are used to facilitate the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and refined products. The Government Affairs Specialist will work to build and maintain relationships with key local and state elected officials and staff as well as develop and implement legislative and political strategies to support company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Political Science, Communications, or related field or equivalent work experience
A minimum 5 years of experience in in one or more of the following fields; legislative staff, government affairs office for trade association, company or lobbying firm, community relations or public relations.
Maintains a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and possesses the ability to effectively work under pressure and with changing priorities.
Must be capable of managing multiple issues at once.
Possesses a high level of initiative and is able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
Possesses effective analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent judgement in high profile, high pressure environments
Experience working in team environments
Excellent listening, written, and oral communications skills
Ability to travel regionally (up to 50%25)

Nice To Haves

Project or coalition work
Ability to grasp energy/utility policy issues
Previous public affairs work experience in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia and/or West Virginia
Experience in the energy and/or utilities fields

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with key local and state elected officials and staff
Track key legislation & regulatory matters across various states & local governments
Coordinate the development and implementation of industry policy positions and advocacy strategies
Serve as corporate representative with members of the public
Establish local community affairs efforts in municipalities where Energy Transfer has operations
Support various external engagement related to existing operations and new projects
Participate in letters, testimony and various government relations policy support.
Develop educational opportunities for external stakeholders that raise awareness of the current and future efforts in Pennsylvania and surrounding states in the region
Lead and coordinate member engagement or coalition engagement on Association issues
Represent the company to outside audiences, organizations and strategic alliances, through various means including public speaking
Maintain relationships and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions on shared legislative goals