American Electric Power

American Electric Power

External Affairs Manager

Childress, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 79 days ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds40
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

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About the role

  • Responsible for oversight and implementation of local & county governmental affairs, media communications liaison, community relations and local/regional economic development operations.
  • Also serves as AEP's primary community field contact.
  • Serve as local legislative contact and liaison working with respective business units to advocate corporate positions and influence public policy.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strong, enabling leadership, serving as team lead in the development of company strategies and policies necessary to build effective community relations and economic development programs.
  • Strategically build, maintain and manage key environmental, economic development and community contacts and relationships.
  • Manage, coordinate and facilitate solutions to emerging strategic community and business development issues, e.g. franchises, quality of service, ROW, permits, ordinances/resolutions, taxes, siting, commission complaints, environmental and other regulatory issues.
  • Manage, coordinate and support regional/local economic development activities including community preparedness, strategic recruitment and business retention.
  • Provide support to Distribution and Transmission in outage situations, serving as the primary community and public emergency management contact as per the OPCO's ICS Plan.
  • Serve as AEP's local grassroots facilitator; support legislative and regulatory initiatives of key importance to operating company and AEP's business and public policy needs and effectively advocate company positions.
  • Maintain strong relationships with local executive management team, local distribution and transmission managers, corporate communications representatives, and regulatory and governmental affairs representatives.
  • Manage local level contributions and memberships.
  • Assist in the developing, organizing and implementing corporate policy and strategy for overall effective state representation by educating the state legislators, their staff and the state government as to the goals, objectives and needs of the Corporation.
  • Must demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policies.

Requirements

  • Must be able to see information on computer screen and use computer keyboard.
  • Must be able to hear spoken words via telephone, cell phone or during individual or group meetings.
  • Master's degree desirable.
  • Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Must have a valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Nice to have

  • Minimum of seven years' related experience in Customer Services, Community Relations, Economic & Business Development, Government Relations, Generation, Transmission or Distribution Utility Operations.
  • Utility industry related experience preferred.
  • Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:
  • Must have a valid Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Compensation

  • $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Benefits

  • Education requirements are listed below: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, Communications or other related degree.

Company info

  • At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
  • Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
  • If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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