Federal Affairs Representative

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Date: May 25, 2023

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US, 20006

Company: APS

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

Federal Affairs Representative - Works with the Vice President (VP), Federal Affairs in Washington, DC to represent the company to the federal government on proposed legislation that is of vital concern to the company and customers.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Helps ensure credible and professional relationships are developed and maintained with legislators, trade associations, various heads of federal agencies, and their staff in order to influence public policy decisions impacting Pinnacle West.

• Assists the VP in monitoring the progress of legislative and regulatory issues of interest to the company, and provides analysis to company officials.

• Prepares and organizes forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization.

Minimum Requirements

Federal Affairs Representative

• Bachelor's degree in political science, federal policy or a related field

• AND a minimum of five (5) years of experience in high level corporate public and government affairs positions, including established relationships with the highest levels of elected and appointed officials at the federal level.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong problem solving and decision making abilities required.

  Federal Affairs Representative, Senior

• Bachelor's degree in political science, federal policy or a related field

• AND a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in high level corporate public and government affairs positions, including established relationships with the highest levels of elected and appointed officials at the federal level.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong problem solving and decision making abilities required.

Major Accountabilities

1) Support VP, Federal Affairs in effective lobbying at the federal level on issues of concern to Pinnacle West to influence public policy, legislation, and regulation that advances company and customer interests.

2) Assist in ensuring that Pinnacle West maintains strong and effective working relationships with Washington, DC based government officials within the executive and legislative branches. Additionally, maintain strong partnership with trade associations and organizations such as Edison Electric Institute, Nuclear Energy Institute, the US Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Manufacturers. Support outreach to industry lobbying coalitions on priority issues.

3) Help facilitate flow of information to Pinnacle West and APS senior officers relying on Federal Affairs office for pertinent information related to strategic initiatives, agency actions, and legislative proposals.

4) Schedule and manage the inflow of requests for meetings and conferences, helping coordinate travel, to ensure company representation in high-impact forums. As needed, organize events and host government officials and other industry parties to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization.

5) Make contribution recommendations to Pinnacle West Political Action Committee (PAC) Board and support PAC projects, communications, and outreach efforts in political, civic, and social arenas as assigned by the CEO.

6) Support recurring company filings such as the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) report and Federal Election Commission (FEC) PAC reports.

7) File expense accounts, manage contracts and annual budget; manage incoming mail and bill payments for the office. Identify and act on opportunities to streamline administrative processes associated with managing the office.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Flex Role:

This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work. Employees will have two options to choose from:

• APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.

• Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

*Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.