Sr. Manager, Public Affairs
Entergy, Austin, TX, United States
Job Title:
Sr. Manager, Public Affairs
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
Job Summary / Purpose Responsible for determining the legislative and policy agenda that create favorable operating conditions for Entergy. Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization’s relations with the community, the public, government and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Delivers community relations messages through various media.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Frequently interface with legislators to promote positive legislation to further Entergy’s policy positions and provide a favorable environment to operate within OpCo service territories.
Identify, monitor, analyze, and advocate for energy related legislation.
Maintaining close relationships with the Governor’s administration, cabinet secretaries and all agencies that may exercise rulemaking authority that could influence any component of our business.
Promote positive relations with 3rd party advocates to ensure support of legislative strategies.
Strengthening Entergy’s employee PAC growth so that it may continue to facilitate Public Affairs introductions and ongoing relationships with statewide, regional and local elected officials.
Develop and implement community relations and business development strategies. Manage jurisdiction specific low income initiatives, grants and contributions participation.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
BA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience
5+ years
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong relationship building skills. Proven negotiation skills. Regulatory, legal, and public policy knowledge.
Certificates, Licenses, etc.
None
Primary Location:
Austin, Texas
Accessibility:
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
EEO Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Additional Responsibilities As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Working Conditions As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
EEI Testing One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and pre‑employment testing. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non‑reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit‑for‑Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit‑for‑Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
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Sr. Manager, Public Affairs
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
Job Summary / Purpose Responsible for determining the legislative and policy agenda that create favorable operating conditions for Entergy. Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization’s relations with the community, the public, government and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Delivers community relations messages through various media.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Frequently interface with legislators to promote positive legislation to further Entergy’s policy positions and provide a favorable environment to operate within OpCo service territories.
Identify, monitor, analyze, and advocate for energy related legislation.
Maintaining close relationships with the Governor’s administration, cabinet secretaries and all agencies that may exercise rulemaking authority that could influence any component of our business.
Promote positive relations with 3rd party advocates to ensure support of legislative strategies.
Strengthening Entergy’s employee PAC growth so that it may continue to facilitate Public Affairs introductions and ongoing relationships with statewide, regional and local elected officials.
Develop and implement community relations and business development strategies. Manage jurisdiction specific low income initiatives, grants and contributions participation.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
BA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience
5+ years
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong relationship building skills. Proven negotiation skills. Regulatory, legal, and public policy knowledge.
Certificates, Licenses, etc.
None
Primary Location:
Austin, Texas
Accessibility:
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
EEO Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Additional Responsibilities As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Working Conditions As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
EEI Testing One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and pre‑employment testing. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non‑reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit‑for‑Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit‑for‑Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
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