Government Relations Manager

Basic Purpose

Manages NV Energy government affairs and government lobbying. Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with key local government officials, key stakeholders, and community leaders. Works with high-level government representatives. Advises and counsels senior management on government and private sector perception of company. Supports Government Relations Executive Team. Coordinates local political initiatives with state and federal level strategies.

Manages NV Energy government affairs and government lobbying.

• Oversees all local government affairs activity that generate support and goodwill for company positions and policies
• Coordinates and directs activities that strengthen NV Energy’s effectiveness at the local political level, within northern and southern service territories. Acts as a lobbyist.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key local government officials and community leaders
• Fosters high visibility by developing and nurturing relationships and alliances with government, business, economic development, civic, and policy‑making organizations related to the electric and gas utility
• Advises and counsels senior management on government and private sector perception of company. Delivers and direct support for key internal customers
• Coordinate local political initiatives with state and federal level strategies
• Monitors statewide public policy and develops and implements strategy and objectives consistent with corporate goals
• Represents Company on government affairs matters at local and/or state levels
• Plans and executes communications and strategic political initiatives
• Provides leadership and policy recommendations on corporate and industry issues related to municipal government in statewide service territories
• Provides staff development, guidance and direction, including coaching and constructive feedback.
• Provides ongoing business training to the team that enables the staff to educate customers about utility issues.
• Participates on cross‑functional project teams, in support of corporate initiatives
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Bachelor’s degree in the area of specialty and 8 or more years of related experience with at least 5 years of management responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

High level knowledge of governmental regulations. Excellent time management, communications, decision‑making, presentation, human relations, and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external contacts.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required. Some overnight travel required.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno‑Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe.

We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno‑Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.