Manager Government Affairs and Public Outreach

Manager – Government Affairs And Public Outreach

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids for its customers. Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. We are currently looking for a Manager of Government Affairs and Public Outreach for either the Houston, TX, Baton Rouge, LA or Jackson, MS offices.

Position Description:

Boardwalk is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs and Public Outreach for the Gulf Coast region of the company's system who will assume the responsibilities outlined below. This role will fulfill both a traditional government affairs function at both the State and County or Parish level and include stakeholder outreach to support new projects. This position will be responsible for taking Boardwalk's message to state, county, and other elected officials;

state agencies and regulators; community leaders; and landowners; as well as having a hand in working with Washington DC legislatures.

• Develop and manage comprehensive Government Affairs strategies for Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama that reflect Boardwalk's vision, mission, and values.
• Develop and implement state and local strategies for Project development that advance long term strategy for engagement with state legislatures.
• Advocate for company positions on policy matters related to pipeline safety, energy infrastructure, emissions regulations, and permitting processes to state officials including elected officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners.
• Advocate for company Projects to state and local officials, state agencies and regulators, community leaders, and landowners. Manage, direct, and coordinate outreach efforts with outside Public Relations firms assigned to a Project.
• Support affected landowner reviews with the internal land team and work with outside PR Firms to identify key landowners and stakeholders for our asset base Coordinate required outreach prior to initial landowner contacts and survey permission and ensure consistent messaging across all Boardwalk Pipelines' Project-level communications.
• Monitor, analyze, and report to Senior Management on legislative and regulatory developments that impact ongoing operations and interstate pipeline Projects development including pipeline permitting, environmental compliance, infrastructure development, and energy policy.
• Cultivate long-term working relationships with state and local officials, community leaders, and landowners to establish or solidify Boardwalk presence in communities.

Required Skills, Knowledge &

Experience:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, collaboration on policy development with the ability to work with key external government stakeholders on energy issues
• Strong understanding of energy and environmental policy issues
• Familiarity with federal and state legislative and regulatory processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communications
• Self-starter with the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy applying effective prioritization, analytical problem solving and planning skills
• Proven track record of building relationships with a diverse range of collaborators
• Ability to travel frequently

Preferred Skills, Knowledge &

Experience:

• 6-10 years of experience working with Congress, state legislature, federal agencies, and/or energy related associations

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Information:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.