Government Affairs Representative / Senior | Federal & State Affairs

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

 

Government Affairs Representative / Senior | Federal & State Affairs - Are you passionate about shaping public policy and governmental affairs at both the state and federal levels? Arizona Public Service is seeking a talented Government Affairs Representative/Senior to join our team!  Plan, coordinate and execute actions to insure favorable governmental and public policy affairs with  city, county  and state agencies, and to liaison with company's Federal Public Affairs Reps in order to effect favorable public policy decisions as they relate to APS.

You are responsible for:

• Plan, coordinate and execute actions to insure favorable governmental and public policy affairs with  city, county  and state agencies, and to liaison with company's Federal Public Affairs Reps in order to effect favorable public policy decisions as they relate to APS.
• Lobby State and local elected and non-elected officials to influence and impact the company's operations.
• Achieve favorable outcomes in the development of laws and regulations.
• Research and analyze local, state, and federal legislation and policy issues.
• Ensure favorable company image with governmental, civic and public opinion leaders.

Minimum Requirements

Government Affairs Representative | Federal & State Affairs

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• AND a minimum of three (3) years experience in public affairs arena or government public affairs position,
• OR a related Masters degree
• AND one (1) years of public affairs experience.

 

Government Affairs Representative, Senior | Federal & State Affairs

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• AND a minimum of eight (8) years experience in high level corporate public affairs positions including substantial relationships with highest level elected and appointed officials at the state, county and local level.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1) Lobby State and local elected and non-elected officials to influence governmental action as it may impact the company's operations.

2) Work with the Company business units to achieve favorable outcomes in the development of laws and regulations that may impact the Company.

3) Research and analyze local, state, and federal legislation and policy issues.

4) Ensure favorable company image with governmental, civic and public opinion leaders by maintaining relationships with governmental and community leaders and with industry representatives and associations.

5) Provide updates and summaries of legislation and regulatory proceedings to Company leadership by understanding and engaging the local, state and federal processes that are critical to the company.

6) Maintain relationships with other industry lobbyists so that common concerns are understood and conflicts are minimized.

7) Continually develop, review, and analyze major public policy issues affecting APS while participating in industry wide efforts to promote or oppose city, state and federal legislation or actions which may have substantial impact on company or industry.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and