Manage the governmental affairs policy and strategic legislative initiatives of Black Hills Corporation’s electric & natural gas utilities and non-regulated business interests in Kansas. Represent the company’s interests before the state legislature and industry associations. Inform management and employees of business units in Kansas of key legislative and public policy issues.
Requires Bachelor’s degree, minimum of 5 years experience working in governmental affairs, communications or public relations, and a history of successful lobbying efforts. Must have knowledge of energy operations/issues and state legislative processes; retail utility, natural gas, electric, oil, natural resource, environmental and other energy and business issues; and Kansas governmental, political and economic characteristics. Also requires the flexibility to travel regularly among Black Hills’ service territory locations within and out of state as needed.
We offer an attractive salary based upon qualifications with competitive benefits and a supportive professional work environment.
To learn more about Black Hills Corporation and to apply for this position, visit our Web site. EOE/AA
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 01/04/11
