Regional Manager

Regional Manager

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas. We're an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success. You'll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development. Whether it's your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future. Start here.

State and City: Florida - Ft. Myers Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

How will you help drive the future of natural gas? Responsible for developing, cultivating, and managing strategic relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, business and community leaders, economic development organizations and customers for portions of Peoples Gas service areas. This position promotes corporate earnings growth and goals through strategic government, economic and stakeholder engagement initiatives. This position supports operations including permits, franchise agreements, outreach on infrastructure projects, assistance with customer matters and emergency response functions.

What you need to succeed A minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution is required. A minimum of eight years of related experience related to a portion of the duties & responsibilities of this position. Frequent travel required and flexibility to work outside normal business hours. Reside in the region of coverage for Southwest Florida and surrounding areas. Knowledge in one or more key areas related to the position, of governmental processes at local, state or federal level. Ability to understand complex regulatory and legislative issues; knowledge of the utility sector. Frequent travel required and flexibility to work outside normal business hours. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills also required.

Primary duties & responsibilities Strategically, proactively and effectively manage key governmental, political and industry relationships in the assigned areas; achieved through identifying the risks and opportunities to our business, effectively shaping positive outcomes related to these areas and establishing open communication channels with key stakeholders. Identify and represent corporate interests on key economic development organizations (EDOs) to promote corporate earnings and community growth; create strategies to support EDOs in negotiating business development and retention activities. Provide strategic guidance on the development of company's community and corporate citizenship contribution, participation, and communication strategy; provide guidance on the company's board involvement in key organizations in support of interests and business needs in assigned area. Develops and implements strategies to advise the company on regional candidates for elected office and participates actively in the political process in the assigned area; advises the team by identifying, anticipating, and managing political and reputational concerns that arise before assigned political bodies affecting corporate or partner interests and effectively shapes positive outcomes. Gather and communicate relevant political, community and business intelligence supporting growth opportunities for Peoples Gas; coordinate with other departments to influence customer decisions related to relocation and/or expansion. Provides tactical support to operations/business units on elevated issues related to local municipal governments including rights-of-way access, permitting, franchise agreements, relocation of facilities, emergencies, customer matters and any local government policy, ordinance or rule that affects providing reliable, cost-effective service. Proactive public affairs review of strategic initiatives and projects and other issues in the various business units to identify potential stakeholder/community concerns; provide guidance and leadership on stakeholder engagement/community outreach in assigned area. Consult with business units on upcoming infrastructure projects, proactively reviewing plans to identify potential community concerns, provide community outreach recommendations and leadership in carrying out related tasks.

What will give you a competitive edge? A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Political Science, Business or any other related field of study. A minimum of six years of related experience related to a portion of the duties & responsibilities of this position. Experience working in electric and gas utility industry as in a capacity that deals with local governments and regulatory agencies, community and special interests groups, public policy and/or experience working for a local or state elected official, municipality or agency as a political consultant or in similar work for a business or association or other experience related to the position is an advantage. Knowledge of the utility sector.

Who will be a part of your team? Key internal: Regulatory Affairs, Customer Experience, External Affairs, Operations, Business Development Legal, Real Estate, Business Strategy and Corporate Communications Key external: Government bodies, government staff and elected officials, regulatory agencies, HOA's and neighborhood associations, business community and economic development organizations, non-profits.

How you'll contribute Builds strong collaborative relationships, cultivates innovation and embraces change, takes ownership and acts with integrity, thinks strategically and exercises sound judgment, speaks up on safety, health, and the environment.

Where and how you will work Frequent travel required and flexibility to work outside normal business hours.

Why you'll love working with us We proudly offer a competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving: Performance bonus: earn an annual incentive bonus that recognizes your hard work. Comprehensive health coverage: enjoy medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement planning: secure your future with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and a comprehensive pension plan. Ownership opportunities: participate in Emera's Employee Common Share Purchase Plan and share in our success. Time to recharge: enjoy paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, comprehensive mental, financial and physical wellness resources, and paid parental leave Growth and development: take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career. And much more! Whether you're launching your career or looking to advance it, Peoples Gas is the perfect place for you, offering exciting opportunities for a long-term career with a dynamic, growing company.

Incident response assignment Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a team member of Peoples Gas, you will be assigned an incident response assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.