POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

The successful candidate can sit out of any of PNM's Southern NM locations

• Alamogordo, NM
• Silver City, NM
• Ruidoso, NM
• Deming, NM

DEPARTMENT

Department: Public Affairs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Local Government and Community Coordinator, Lead

Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$86,016 - $116,120 - $146,226

SUMMARY:
Builds trusting relationships with local government officials, appointed, staff, community leaders in order to inform and educate them on our company and industry issues to create positive outcomes for the Company and its communities. Builds an external broad base coalition of stakeholders and grassroots initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with local elected officials, appointed officials, and local government staff members
Attends evening city/county meetings; while educating, updating, and informing attendees on company and industry issues and topics
Provides talking points and white paper to elected officials and their staff
Meets one-on-one with elected officials and staff on a regular basis; invite them to events, activities, tours, PAC events, and training classes; assists them with constituent issues and local gov't projects related to the Company
Develops, builds, maintains, and expands relationships with political stakeholders and nonprofit associations engaged in politics and policy
Builds a broad base coalition and network with traditional and nontraditional allies
Assists Company groups and departments in navigating through road blocks caused by the political environment, community opposition, and local government barriers
Sets up meetings with external stakeholders and Company officials, to make sure the Company is talking to the appropriate person(s) in government
COMPETENCIES:
Utilizing/managing social media tools experience
Developing political communication messaging experience
Involvement in the political process or local government experience
Ability to understand and assimilate complex technical information
Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups
Ability to manage, plan, and organize several concurrent complex activities under severe time constraints
Ability to develop and execute strategies
Ability to understand and manage business situations
Ability to function in a regulated environment
Ability to manage conflict and competing interests
Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced consulting skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in business, public administration or communication or a related field preferred, with seven or more years of related experience, including relevant utility experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
Economic development experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid drivers license and meet PNM driving requirements at all times. Must comply with all PNM driving safety policies and requirements, including training as necessary.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Strong public speaking skills; ability to develop and organize grassroots and community based initiatives
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Advanced negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret highly complex documents
Ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques
Ability to effectively give persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to various audiences
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide-range of questions
Ability to write complex correspondence
Ability to respond effectively to highly sensitive inquiries or complaints
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
Social media experience a plus
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems strategically by understanding the company's position, the political environment, and the stakeholders needs and craft a solution that doesn't negatively impact the company and the external relationships. Ability to simplify the company's technical message in a way that can be easily and quickly understood by an elected official and external stakeholder. Ability listen effectively and evaluate the concern and determine the real issue.
DECISION MAKING:
Has accountability and authority to resolve community issues and concerns and responsibility to commit to specific functions and events that fall within strategy while operating within a specified budget. Develops and executes tactical procedures to achieve department goals. Manages time effectively between elected officials, community leaders, staff, and internal groups.
SCOPE AND IMPACT:
Manages multiple large communities within company operating and service territory with issues that influence state, local, and federal programs. Has the ability to impact positive outcomes for the company related to local governments, business and community organizations and improve trust and stakeholder relationships. Directly impacts revenues, sales, budget, and regulatory reviews. Resolutions, ordinances, legislation impacts costs, fees, permits, and Company image.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to attend networking events in evenings, mornings and weekends and attend meetings and events on short notice. Ability to notify elected officials on outages.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Significant travel is required throughout the Company¿s metro and northern service territory..

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (PNMR/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
PNM Resources is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement:
At PNM Resources, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

PNM Resources and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.