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Job Summary
This position will represent Duke Energy before Ohio state governmental officials, legislators, agencies, and related organizations to advance the strategic legislative and policy interests of the company and its business units. This position serves as one of the company's registered lobbyists in Ohio and is responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate relationships, conducting permissible lobbying activities, and influencing decisions and outcomes of the legislative and executive branches of state government. These objectives may be accomplished through collaboration with peer utilities, other businesses, industry organizations, coalitions, and special interest groups to foster and promote the interests of Duke Energy. This position reports to the Vice President, Government Affairs.
Responsibilities
Ensure that a well-conceived position is established on state issues important to the company's strategic interests and that the position is effectively communicated to the appropriate members of the legislature, the executive branch and staff to achieve the desired policy outcomes.
Monitor the legislative and executive branches; alert, advise, and consult with upper management and the business units about state issues or political developments that could benefit or harm the company; work with internal subject matter experts to ensure accurate and timely analysis and tracking of relevant legislation and state policy.
Ensure effective relationships with the legislative and executive branches, with a special emphasis on the southwest Ohio delegation that represents the company's service territory.
Provide clear overall direction and guidance, in consultation with the SGA Director, to contract lobbyists and consultants in relation to the execution of legislative and executive branch strategy.
When appropriate, in consultation with the SGA Director, direct strategy for initiating grassroots or third-party actions on legislative and executive branch issues and coordinate strategy with other companies, business and industry organizations, special interest groups; when necessary, create statewide third-party organizations and coalitions to advance the company's interests.
Engage the employees' Political Action Committees (PAC) by providing legislative updates for informational purposes during regular PAC meetings or in other formats, as requested.
Promote high morale and performance and effective teamwork with others in the department and company.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Specific Requirement
Eligible to register as a lobbyist in the state
Desired Qualifications
In addition to bachelor's degree, three (3) years minimum of related work experience
An extensive understanding of the state legislative and executive branches and the state political arena
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on complex policy issues
Ability to represent the company effectively in influential public forums
Ability to build relationships with people effectively
Strong initiative
Sound judgment to operate in fluid situations
Experience with legislative and executive branches and working with business groups and grassroots initiatives
A working knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility industries
Effective negotiation skills, strategic planning development, implementation and tracking
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Highly effective interpersonal and influencing skills
Working Conditions
Ability to attend early morning, night, and weekend governmental/industry meetings
Ability to travel throughout the state and spend occasional evenings away from home; long distance, overnight travel approximately three to five times a year
Ability to work extended days, particularly during the legislative session
Ability to sit for long periods of time attending meetings, committee hearings, and voting sessions of the General Assembly
Onsite mobility classification - work will be performed at Duke Energy Columbus, Ohio office
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Travel Requirements
15-25%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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