Summary
The Director, Government & Community Relations is responsible for building and maintaining government and community relations critical to the advancement of NYPA goals in NYC, including to promote internally and externally NYPA’s projects, and educate the public.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate productive relationships with NYC elected officials, business leaders, and civic groups to hear their concerns, keep them apprised of NYPA’s initiatives, and leverage company goals.
- Review, enhance and oversee all NYPA community and educational programs throughout NYC to further NYPA’s goals, projects, and mission.
- Lead or participate in external groups and coalitions that further the Authorities operations and policies.
- Represent NYPA in various community organizations to drive policy that benefits NYPA and our customers.
- Share any NYPA related news immediately and be prepared to handle regional crises and create an emergency notification system to notify local, state, and federal officials through all means necessary.
- Develop, coach, mentor, and lead team of legislative & community affairs professionals
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability working in high level relationships with elected and other officials and with community leaders and opinion makers. Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential material.
- Highly effective verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills; strong public speaking skills.
- Effectively handle competing priorities and ability to change focus as needed.
- Excellent organization and planning skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to problem-solve and effectively operate within a large, dynamic environment with experience in senior level administrative management.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects within varying deadlines.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, Business, government affairs, public administration, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years; experience with demonstrated advancement in responsibility in public, government, or community relations and engagement.
- Minimum 3 years supervising/managing a team
- Utility or energy experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Approximately 50% travel, primarily within NY State
- Valid NY State driver’s license
New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is: $149,170 – $195,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
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