Company Summary Statement
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses throughout its 29-county service territory in eastern and central Pennsylvania. Through smart investments and innovation, it has built one of the most advanced electric grids in the United States. And, with over a century of expertise, PPL Electric remains focused on continuing to build the utility of the future, today. Regularly ranking among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction, PPL Electric has won numerous awards, including 30 J.D. Power Awards for providing top-quality service to residential and business customers. PPL Electric is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. Empowering employees, community members and initiatives across its service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Overview
The Director - State Government Relations performs direct lobbying with members of the PA state government (General Assembly and the Administration) and their staffs. They are an advocate for PPL Electric Utilities (PPL EU) and PPL Services Corporation by providing company data and information to members of the PA state government, their staffs, affiliated organizations, coalitions, and regulatory officials on a proactive basis and advocating for successful legislative and regulatory outcomes. This position in PPL EU and PPL Services is well informed of state public policy issues, representing PPL EU and PPL Services on state public policy matters, advocating company positions and creating an environment in which the company operates profitably and ethically. The Director - State Government Relations must maintain good relationships with members and their staffs in the Leadership Offices of the PA state government. This position also has significant interaction with relevant agencies (DEP, DCNR, DCED) and trade associations (EAP and EEI). This individual is a key member of the Financial and Regulatory Affairs leadership team providing guidance on all PPL EU initiatives and strategies.
Responsibilities
Initiate, develop and implement strategy to effectuate a state legislative and regulatory policy climate for the company in which business goals are achieved.
Monitor the government and political environment and identify, evaluate, and report major occurrences and changes which could have a significant influence upon the company, including tracking and analyzing bills, attending relevant legislative hearings and meetings and participating in industry and business association meetings.
Define, interpret and create awareness of public policy leaders' attitudes and utilize information to assist in the formulation of management decisions.
Establish and maintain relationships with key business leaders in order to understand all necessary perspectives and expectations, and to ensure they are fully engaged in developing the state policy and communications strategies.
Develop relationships and serve as a liaison with members of PA state government, trade associations and other stakeholders so that PPL EU and PPL Services is positioned and recognized as a leader in the state and the utility industry.
Maintain high standards of integrity and ethics in all efforts individually and on the company's behalf.
Advocate honest and credible positions on state policy matters to PA government officials, trade associations and other stakeholders.
Position PPL EU and PPL Services as a respected source of information regarding state public policy through leadership positions.
Develop and initiate outreach programs and events with state officials to better inform them of PPL EU and PPL Services business operations and objectives.
Seek ways in which the Community better knows and understands PPL through memberships in professional organizations outside the specific industry organizations.
Ensures that the PA Government Relations Office runs smoothly and stays within budget.
Provide leadership in the budget planning and execution of the disbursement of People for Good Government PAC funds.
In-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
Complies with PA lobbying laws
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Government, Public Administration, Policy, Political Science or related field.
10+ years Significant experience in the government arena, as a legislative affairs professional with a major company or trade association, as a staffer, or as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency.
Proven legislative and political skills and the ability to successfully execute policy, political and business objectives at the state level.
A strong understanding of legislative and regulatory aspects of energy and environmental policy and the ability to quickly grasp and address the legislative and regulatory policy issues of importance to the company.
A thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision-making processes of the PA state government and regulatory agencies.
Strong communications capabilities, including writing, public speaking, policy analysis and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences.
Leadership skills: the ability to take initiative and lead by example.
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree, such as a J.D., M.B.A. or M.P.A.
A strong energy background with a utility focus.
Bachelor's Degree in Government, Public Administration, Policy, Political Science or related field.
10+ years Significant experience in the government arena, as a legislative affairs professional with a major company or trade association, as a staffer, or as a public servant in a relevant government department or agency.
Proven legislative and political skills and the ability to successfully execute policy, political and business objectives at the state level.
A strong understanding of legislative and regulatory aspects of energy and environmental policy and the ability to quickly grasp and address the legislative and regulatory policy issues of importance to the company.
A thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision-making processes of the PA state government and regulatory agencies.
Strong communications capabilities, including writing, public speaking, policy analysis and presentation skills, for both internal and external audiences.
Leadership skills: the ability to take initiative and lead by example.
Preferred Qualifications:
An advanced degree, such as a J.D., M.B.A. or M.P.A.
A strong energy background with a utility focus.
Initiate, develop and implement strategy to effectuate a state legislative and regulatory policy climate for the company in which business goals are achieved.
Monitor the government and political environment and identify, evaluate, and report major occurrences and changes which could have a significant influence upon the company, including tracking and analyzing bills, attending relevant legislative hearings and meetings and participating in industry and business association meetings.
Define, interpret and create awareness of public policy leaders' attitudes and utilize information to assist in the formulation of management decisions.
Establish and maintain relationships with key business leaders in order to understand all necessary perspectives and expectations, and to ensure they are fully engaged in developing the state policy and communications strategies.
Develop relationships and serve as a liaison with members of PA state government, trade associations and other stakeholders so that PPL EU and PPL Services is positioned and recognized as a leader in the state and the utility industry.
Maintain high standards of integrity and ethics in all efforts individually and on the company's behalf.
Advocate honest and credible positions on state policy matters to PA government officials, trade associations and other stakeholders.
Position PPL EU and PPL Services as a respected source of information regarding state public policy through leadership positions.
Develop and initiate outreach programs and events with state officials to better inform them of PPL EU and PPL Services business operations and objectives.
Seek ways in which the Community better knows and understands PPL through memberships in professional organizations outside the specific industry organizations.
Ensures that the PA Government Relations Office runs smoothly and stays within budget.
Provide leadership in the budget planning and execution of the disbursement of People for Good Government PAC funds.
In-person supervision of employees to ensure compliance with FLSA wage and hour issues as well as to monitor compliance with safety rules.
Physical presence in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
Complies with PA lobbying laws
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.
