What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Relations Specialist position at Consolidated Edison Company of New York?
Mission Statement
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Core Responsibilities
- Create background and briefing materials on key matters, and develop summaries, articles, advocacy materials for use by Government Affairs.
- Work and maintain relationships with legislative staff for Council Members.
- Monitor introduced Council Legislation that relates to Con Edison.
- Drafts testimony on behalf of Con Edison for City Council Hearings and Agency Rules Hearings.
- Participate in cross-functional brainstorms and strategy meetings with consultants and relevant team members.
- Assist the Section Manager of Government Affairs, Director of Government & Community Relations, and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs in preparation of responses to legislators, committees and agencies as needed.
- Attend virtual and in person meetings and functions with city officials and their staffs.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of working in legislative body, Government Affairs or Public Affairs.
Relevant Work Experience
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and implement new ideas and processes. Required
- Experience working on legislation with New York City Council. Required
- Experience drafting testimony. Required
- Excellent Written and Oral Communication skills. Required
- Experience working cross-functionally within an organization on projects and key priorities. Preferred
Skills & Ability
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Articulate and responsive to colleagues
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Licenses & Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Other Physical Demands
- Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
Technical Difficulty Statement
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
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Posting Expiration Date: Apr 30, 2024
Schedule Type: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: $95000
Maximum Salary: $120000
Organization: Government Regional& Comm Affs
Department: Off of VP Govern&Reg Comm Affs
Section: GOV AFFS Government Affairs
Location: NY-New York-4 Irving Pl Headquarters
Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
