• Job Description

  Req#: 6805

  Our Favorite CITGO Perks are:

  • Remote Work options available for eligible positions • Options are department and/or location specific • 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) • Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees • Paid Vacation Time • Company-Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • Excellent 401(k) Match • Pension Plan • Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options • Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees • Healthy Rewards Program • Service Awards Program • Educational Assistance Plan • Dependent Children Scholarships • Reimbursement for Gym Membership • Employee Discount Programs • On-site Health Clinic • On-site Cafeteria (select locations) • On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) • On-site Fitness Center (select locations) PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

  Relocation

  Relocation Benefits are not available for this position.

  Note

  Employer will not sponsor visas for position

  Job Summary

  The Government & Public Affairs Manager will act as a senior adviser to the General Manger and be responsible for the development and execution of strategic government relations plans and activities pertaining to U.S. federal, state and municipal governments where CITGO Petroleum Corporation may have interests, as well as act as corporate liaison for the refinery GPA teams and activities. Government relations duties include for matters related to CITGO’s operational and commercial activities, as well as governmental interactions involving the company and the communities in which CITGO operates. As the corporate liaison to the refinery GPA teams, the GPA Manager will provide oversight and strategic integration to help facilitate and ensure appropriate CITGO engagement and activities in those regions. The role requires a high level of maturity and communication ability; exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, engagement, collaborative, and influencer skills; a strong working knowledge of government functions, realms of jurisdiction, and processes and protocols; and a keen understanding of community engagement. All G&PA team members must perform with attention to prescribed budgets; adhere to applicable laws, professional best practices, and company compliance standards; and demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethics, and safe behavior.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Degree:

  • College Degree (Bachelors Level).

  The minimun number of years of job related experience required by this job is:

  • 8 years.

  List any specialized training or unique skills required:

  • Government and community relations experience, with working knowledge of governmental agencies, functions, and protocols as well as understanding and experience with respect to best practices in community engagement.

  • Strong communicator, collaborator and influencer, and possesses critical thinking, analytical and solution driven mindset.

  • Leader/manager experience.

  Job Duties

  1. Act as a senior adviser to the General Manager to develop and execute company’s U.S. federal, state, and local government relations strategy to promote and protect the operational, commercial, and reputational interests of the company. This includes strategic planning and coordination with internal company leaders, other company departments, SMEs, and G&PA team members, as well as with outside industry organizations, stakeholders, and advisors to:

  • Devise and implement influential advocacy strategies to protect, promote and bring value to the company.
  • Identify and cultivate governmental, civic and community champions for CITGO and matters important to the company.
  • Promote positive awareness of the company, its operations, and its people.
  • Position the company, its leaders and its people as critical thought-leaders and experts.

  2. Provide regular monitoring/tracking, analysis and reporting of/on all relevant federal, state, and local government relations matters, as well as preparing relevant briefs and written correspondence as may be needed.

  3. Act as a representative of the company to U.S. federal, state, and local branches and agencies of government, and with relevant industry trade associations, civic groups and other external organizations. This may include activities considered as lobbying.

  4. Provide oversight of GPA refinery teams, including strategic integration and tactical support for refinery government relations and community engagement activities, ensuring good communications with refinery GPA teams and management, and positive local outcomes in alignment with corporate goals and objectives. Ensure strategic alignment of corporate and refinery government relations activities and CSR objectives.

  5. Remain knowledgeable of all relevant lobbying registration and compliance requirements and provide guidance to company and department on such matters. Work with GPA Administrative Advisor to ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal, state and local lobbying registration and reporting obligations for the company and the department, including responsibility for completing and filing all applicable company registrations and reports, ensuring all other individual registration and reporting obligations are met, and keeping complete and accurate records of all filings.

  6. Other duties as may be determined by GM.

  Responsibilities may involve travel up to 25 percent of time.

• About the company

  Citgo Petroleum Corporation is a United States-based refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products.

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