C/W-Communication Specialist III - Professional

Description:


Team members develop successful strategies and fully-integrated engagement plans to engage internal and external stakeholders in order to gain acceptance of large and complex infrastructure projects. This position works in collaboration with project teams throughout the siting of new transmission lines and substations and through the development, implementation, and on-time completion of a wide range of transmission capital projects. Engagement Specialists are community advocates who facilitate positive interactions with project neighbors, local governments, and others affected by capital projects. The Sr. Public Engagement Specialist requires in-depth knowledge and experience in developing and implementing strategic engagement plans and communications tactics while building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:


The primary responsibilities of the position are to lead the company's strategic outreach efforts for large transmission projects. This position is responsible for the following:
• Developing and managing strategic engagement plans that enable the successful execution of large, complex transmission projects
• Engaging and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders
• Serving as a key project team member advocating for the public's interests and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes
• Developing external communications strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders, including multiple levels of management, corporate communications, community relations, legal, engineering, siting, and others
• Developing proactive strategies to manage potential opposition related to transmission projects
• Interacting with external stakeholders to identify solutions to issues that support the overall project goals
• Leading the strategy, preparation, and collaboration for public hearings

Basic/Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• In addition to the required degree, 5 - 8 years of related work experience

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations or related field