Specialist - Gov't Affairs

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.Summary: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 goalsEssential Duties And Responsibilities: Build and maintain relationships with key local and state elected officials and staffTrack key legislation & regulatory matters across various states & local governmentsCoordinate the development and implementation of industry policy positions and advocacy strategiesServe as corporate representative with members of the publicEstablish local community affairs efforts in municipalities where Energy Transfer has operationsSupport various external engagement related to existing operations and new projectsParticipate 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 regionLead and coordinate member engagement or coalition engagement on Association issuesRepresent the company to outside audiences, organizations and strategic alliances, through various means including public speakingMaintain relationships and coordinate with outside interest groups in coalitions on shared legislative goalsRequirements:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:Bachelor’s degree in Government Affairs, Political Science, Communications, or related field or equivalent work experienceA 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 environmentsExperience working in team environmentsExcellent listening, written, and oral communications skillsAbility to travel regionally (up to 50%)Preferred Qualifications:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Project or coalition workAbility to grasp energy/utility policy issuesPrevious public affairs work experience in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia and/or West VirginiaExperience in the energy and/or utilities fieldsWorking Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Normal office working conditions with approximately 50% of the time in the field.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.Overnight travel may be required.Position is based in industrial settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/VeteranDISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.