Governmental & Public Affairs Representative

Governmental & Public Affairs Representative

(Governmental Affairs & Economic Development Department)

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida.

PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record.

JOB SUMMARY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The purpose of this position is to carry out the company's governmental and public affairs strategy at the local, state, and federal levels under the direction of the Vice President of External Affairs. In addition, this position represents the company and its member systems before legislative bodies, governmental agencies, elected officials, policymakers, industry organizations, community leaders, and other external stakeholders. The Representative monitors and analyzes legislative, regulatory, and political developments; advocates approved company positions; develops and maintains key relationships; and supports public affairs initiatives that advance the company's objectives. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration or a related field as well as four (4) years of governmental affairs, legislative, regulatory, public affairs, or equivalent experience. This position requires a strong understanding of federal, state, and local governmental processes and the ability to analyze and communicate legislative, regulatory, and policy matters. Strong written and oral communication, judgment, advocacy, relationship-building, and public-speaking skills are required. Experience involving the electric utility industry is preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes governmental affairs strategies and advocacy initiatives within assigned geographic, issue-based, or functional portfolios; represents the company before legislative bodies, governmental agencies, elected officials, policymakers, and staff and communicates approved company positions regarding legislative, regulatory, and policy matters; monitors, analyzes, and reports on proposed legislation, regulations, governmental actions, and political developments that may affect the company, its member systems, or the electric utility industry; evaluates potential impacts, prepares recommendations, and supports the development of company positions and responsive strategies.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, governmental agencies, legislative and regulatory staff, member systems, electric utilities, trade associations, consultants, community leaders, and other external stakeholders within assigned areas of responsibility; supports the company's participation in political action committees and state and national trade associations and assists in evaluating political contributions and engagement opportunities in accordance with applicable laws, company policies, and approved priorities; coordinates the activities of governmental affairs consultants within assigned areas as directed by the Vice President.
• Supports public affairs and community engagement initiatives by representing the company at meetings, events, and stakeholder activities; strengthening relationships with local communities and organizational partners; and identifying opportunities to communicate the company's role, priorities, and contributions.
• Collaborates with the Director of External Affairs and other internal personnel to ensure that governmental and public affairs activities reflect economic development priorities, operational considerations, member-system interests, and approved company objectives. Promotes effective communication, cooperation, and timely execution within the division and across the organization.
• Responsible for ensuring the success of PowerSouth by promoting teamwork, group goals and objectives, properly communicating and cooperating within the PowerSouth organization and with member systems as well as demonstrating and promoting standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan funded 100% by the company
• 401(k) Plan with up to 5% employer match
• Group Life Benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave
• Educational Assistance

Employment is subject to a negative drug screen, background check, and completion of a comprehensive application for employment.

Interested persons who meet the above qualifications may apply on PowerSouth's website at www.powersouth.com/careersby November 23, 2026.

EOE, including disability/vets