Posted: 24-Jun-25
Location: Wincehster, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Required Education:
Internal Number: 5274
EKPC Company Information
East Kentucky Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission company headquartered in Winchester, KY, just 15 minutes east of Lexington. We also have facilities across the state of Kentucky that generate electric power and service centers for local power lines and substations support.
More than 1 million Kentucky residents and thousands of businesses depend on East Kentucky Power Cooperative every day for reliable, affordable energy. Based near Lexington, Kentucky, we proudly generate and transmit energy to 87 counties, helping local families and businesses thrive. We work closely with 16 electric cooperatives to offer energy-efficient, demand-based options to help our members manage their bills while building vibrant local economies that bring jobs and investment into the state. As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivated connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.
EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state! There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees! Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4%! Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance. For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc
EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veteran
No Expiration Date
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.
Key Roles
To maintain overall authority and accountability for the Legislative and Government Relations department by developing and implementing coordinated and systematic informational programs designed to ensure that East Kentucky Power Cooperative's (EKPC's) employees and members are aware of and supportive of the programs, projects, and activities in which EKPC is involved. To develop and maintain quality relationships with opinion makers, community leaders, etc. to ensure government support is obtained. To develop and maintain good working relationships with governmental affairs associates of other utilities and industries. To serve as EKPC representative to regional and national associations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and coordinates informational programs and activities relating to federal, state and local governmental bodies.
- Manages EKPC's legislative activities. Works with KAEC, NRECA, other utilities and utility-related organizations and recommends changes when necessary. Serves as a cooperative representative on various utility-related boards and committees.
- Prepares the annual work plans and capital and operating budgets and continually monitors them throughout the year.
- Maintains a working relationship with Kentucky's Congressional delegations and staff, Kentucky General Assembly members and staff, Legislative Research Commission staff, and state government agencies.
- Serves as Kentucky executive agency lobbyist and coordinates all meetings with state agencies.
- Develops and manages the budgeting and administration of corporate donations.
- Ensures operational excellence in the Legislative and Government Relations department including continuous improvement, goal development and attainment, defining and communicating expectations, providing value-added services, and ensuring process strategy is aligned with business unit strategy.
- Interprets Kentucky statutes and regulations
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a related area required.
Experience:
- Ten (10) years of related experience required. Electric utility with cooperative experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must have knowledge of the electric utility field as well as cooperative business principles.
- Must have knowledge of governmental processes at state and federal levels.
- Must be able to interpret Kentucky statutes and regulations.
- Must have a high degree of understanding about the organizational structure, operation, and relationships of a cooperative generation and transmission utility and its member systems.
- Excellent collaboration and relationship management skills.
- Strong problem solving and ability to influence results.
- Sound judgment with highest level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization including Board of Directors, executive staff, and outside contacts.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Competencies
- Building Partnerships
- Building Trust
- Gaining Commitment
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Planning & Organizing
Working Conditions
- This is primarily as inside position with usual office conditions. Regular lifting up to ten (10) lbs. and occasional lifting up to thirty (30) lbs. required.
- Moderate overnight automobile and air travel required.
- Must maintain valid driver’s license.
- Must wear personal protective equipment as appropriate.