RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under close guidance, the Public Policy Advisor I provides analysis in the development and communication of Company positions on public policy issues.
  • Maintain general knowledge of legislative, economic, and environmental regulatory processes and stakeholder positions and identifies how issues impact the Company.
  • Responsibilities include assessing the impact of emerging and proposed regulation and legislation, developing communications for governmental and regulatory bodies, helping with coordination of stakeholder engagement processes, supporting the Company’s participation in state regulatory processes, and providing information for internal and external stakeholders about policy related issues.
  • Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures and solves a range of straightforward problems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
    • Candidates completing their degree by December 31, 2024 will be considered.
    • Degree in political science, public policy, business management, economics, or a related field preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • No experience required.
    • May prefer experience in state or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with governmental process or public policy development.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee’s position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee’s home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as some travel may be required.
  • Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events. Locations could be within the Company’s service territory, where Company assets are located or where government agencies are located.
  • Requires excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain positive working relationships and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
  • This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.  

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.  

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.   

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553. 

EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled 

ID: 5390
Company: Minnesota Power
Location: Duluth, MN
Apprenticeship: No
Application Close Date: 12/19/2024
Link: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALLETE&cws=44&rid=5390