1868A Sr Regional Public Affairs Mgr
Date: Aug 8, 2025
Location: Mellville, NY, US
Company: LIPAPRD
Requisition: 82006
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 132,800
- $ 246,800
Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The position is responsible for developing and implementing strategic outreach and communication plans to advocate and gain support for critical Enterprise priorities, legislative and regulatory proposals, and projects to a wide range of audiences. The position requires engagement of executive officers on matters of critical importance to the company and external implications and cost/benefits of decisions. Responsibilities entail leading internal teams to develop plans and strategies that achieve milestones and goals while minimizing the impacts in communities. The position is also required to support resolve escalated constituent issues and to gain support for Company initiatives. The position requires a close working relationship with external stakeholders as well as internal leadership and project management. The position frequently advises and directs the activities of projects teams to successfully gain the external approvals needed to execute project timelines. The position is a key source of advice to company executives on implementing outreach protocols and procedures as well as directives from the New York State (NYS) Department of Public Service and LIPA. Position is responsible for coordinating responses to Information Requests as primary point-of-contact to legal and for reporting regularly to the NYS Department of Public Service. Position requires excellent communication skills, such as presenting complex information in digestible form to audiences such as state partners and government officials. The position is required to implement audit recommendations such as training and metric requirements as needed. Other responsibilities will be tasked to this position by the Vice President as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to:
- Advocate to gain support for PSEG Long Island positions and projects.
- Development and implementation of strategic planning and outreach plans, process improvement and coordination, milestone tracking for capital projects
- Provide strategic guidance to project managers, engineers, legal, regulatory and permitting associates
- Assembles experts from the appropriate company and line of business to successfully resolve matters related to transmission upgrades, street light outages, storm restoration, environmental incidents, collections, road opening permits, electric delivery and capital projects.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors Degree and 10 years of work experience in utility communications public affairs and or legal regulatory areas or other related experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the utility and power industries and demonstrated managerial experience
- Candidates should possess experience in the fields of community relations public boards or committees lobbying elected or appointed government or public sector experience
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills developed through interaction with executives public officials and community local boards
- Leadership experience with managing multiple issues and demonstrating strategic thinking and expertise to apply to creative problem solving and planning for contingency issues
- Strong political skills or broad and deep industry knowledge
- Writing presentation and public speaking skills
- Advocacy skills
- Project planning and management
Desired
- Masters degree along with public sector experience with state and local government experience with public private partnerships and policy initiatives
- Budget and management experience
- Knowledge of the power utility and or energy industries
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certifications
Disclaimer
Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made. If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.
PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and/or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.
PSEG employees must apply for jobs internally through emPower which can be accessed through sharepoint.pseg.com by clicking on the emPower icon, then selecting careers. This site is strictly for candidates who are not currently PSEG employees, except for PSEG employees who do not have company email addresses.
PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
ADDITIONAL EEO/AA INFORMATION (Click link below)