Job description
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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Promotes Marathon Petroleum in Southern California through coordination of effective stakeholder outreach efforts and development of positive relations with local governmental officials. The position serves as the company’s interface with multiple local and county level branches of government and regulatory bodies, as well as serving as a liaison to work in partnership with key trade organizations, business groups, and community stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as primary liaison with local and county governments, representing all Marathon Petroleum businesses operating in the entire Southern CA region (refining, logistics, retail and marine)
- Manages local public policy issues, legislation and ordinances. Represents Company interests through interaction with key elected officials and local agencies and associations.
- Develops and implements public policy strategies supporting business goals and promoting positive reputational image within the local community, while assessing community needs and expectations.
- Coordinates and ensures active participation in business trade organizations that enhance public policy interests at the local level.
- Provides communication support on local public policy issues. Acts as liaison between local operational entities and leadership team relative to local public policy issues.
- Establishes and implements an approach to aid grassroots constituency-building efforts.
- Develops and implements a consistent approach to, and strategic priorities for, community relations and outreach programs, philanthropic programs, voluntary employee community involvement programs.
- Ensures active participation in programs and civic organizations to enhance commitment to social responsibility at local level.
- Advises management and business leadership of local government, community, and media issues.
- Prepares government affairs reports to executive management team and newsletters to outside constituencies.
- Coordinates establishment of key policy positions and manages communication to appropriate elected and regulatory officials.
- Serves as a member of business trade associations to enhance public policy for the business community.
- Keeps abreast of governmental and regulatory issues which may impact business.
- Advises management on key legislative and regulatory issues.
- Works with stakeholders to find mutually agreeable options for regulations and ordinances that impact our business.
- Assists with securing necessary permit and licenses for the businesses
- Credible and sought-after thought leader on issues that matter to government and Marathon.
- Engages with peers, NGO's, and other relevant stakeholders to address issues of mutual interest.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in public relations, communication, journalism, public policy, engineering or related discipline required.
- Minimum 8 years of government, community or public affairs experience required
- Experience within refining, marketing, and logistics industry preferred
SKILLS:
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing issues concurrently
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills and proven track record of building strong relationships with individuals across the political and advocacy spectrum
- Firm understanding of regulatory and governmental processes
- Strong personal integrity and the ability to think strategically
- Demonstrated ability to work across business boundaries
Travel Expected: Up to 10%
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Carson CA Refinery
Job Requisition ID:
00007510
Pay Min/Max:
$132,500.00 - $228,700.00
Grade:
13 - 14
Location Address:
2350 E 223rd St
Additional locations:
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group:
Full time
Employee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,
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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at
talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com
. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at
mympcbenefits.com
. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
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