Governmental Affairs Manager

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that providing our customers the best service means bringing together diverse talent.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability:
  We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration:
  
  We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership:
  We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

Spire is seeking a Governmental Affairs Manager. The Governmental Affairs Manager position is a community relations role intended for professionals who have been in the position for at least one year and have demonstrated proficiency in the fundamentals of local government and community relations. Governmental Affairs Manager manages local government, business and community relationships and issues within Spire Energy's service territory and oversees and coordinates local philanthropy in support of corporate and community objectives, with minimal oversight and daily direction.

Through integration with internal partners, employees in this position develop, implement and monitor strategies for the success of Spire Energy's business objectives and issues. Key responsibilities include local government and key leader relationship management and community engagement, continuous education of stakeholders on issues of importance to Spire Energy, and creation of grassroots advocacy for Spire Energy's business positions. Influences outcomes of issues that affect Spire Energy's image and reputation in the community.

30%, Relationship management

Contacts and confers with members of local government and other public officials, including state and local, to influence the passage, defeat or amendment to local ordinances or legislation of interest that impacts Spire Energy's business objectives.

Manages area governmental, business and community relationships and contacts within Spire Energy service territory on behalf of Spire Energy business units to ensure business unit objectives can be successfully achieved and effectively promotes and enhances the Corporation's image and reputation.

Represents Spire in strategic industry/associational/chamber organizations.

Own and manage the total customer relationship, including interfaces with other Spire Energy departments, including Spire Energy executives.

Remains abreast of trends and developments in the political climate and current public policy issues affecting the Company.

Studies and evaluates proposed ordinances to determine impact on the Company affecting things such as taxes, fees, ability to effectively locate and relocate our facilities, service charges, etc.

Manages the successful execution of new franchise agreements (NC) and municipal service agreements (SC) for municipalities Spire Energy serves that facilitate our "license to operate" within municipal limits. Facilitates the process of establishing business plans with targeted municipalities and counties.

30%, Project and Issues Management

Identifies and resolves various issues, events and activities affecting Spire Energy.

Identifies and develops plans to resolve issues to preserve/enhance community relationships and the Corporation's reputation. Must remain knowledgeable of enterprise-wide issues and is responsible for serving as lead negotiator and frequent decision maker, to resolve issues affecting Spire Energy business units operating within the Spire Energy service territory. Often serves as a media spokesperson on various issues in the community. Must have broad and deep knowledge of corporate issues.

Examples including but not limited to:

• Company and industry wide issues and policies
• Right-of-Way management and line clearance issues
• Facilities placement, managing requests for overhead to underground conversion of distribution facilities, etc.
• Air and water quality environmental issues, Lake Management issues, Sale of Spire Energy assets (land and buildings).

Develop local philanthropic strategies to use Spire Energy Foundation, community development and business enhancement funds in a strategic way for the communities we serve.

Develop budgets and community relations programs and deploy resources.

20%, Education and Advocacy

Educated and knowledgeable of Spire's public policy, regulatory and business positions to accurately collaborate with local communities and Government agencies. Develop…