Consultant Economic Development - OH

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FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE : FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This position reports to the Director, Economic Development.

The preferred reporting location is within Toledo Edison; however, the selected candidate may report to any office within the Ohio footprint.

This position is accountable for leading economic development efforts for the company in Ohio, encouraging capital investment by traded sector companies, improving the economic wellbeing of the communities we serve and providing support for Ohio Operations.

This position will utilize the local relationship network with state, regional and local economic development organizations as well as real estate brokers and developers to promote economic development.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and manage relationships with state, regional and local development organizations.
• Develop a work plan to generate business leads and capital investment in Ohio.
• Serve as a key resource to coworkers in Customer Engagement, External Affairs, Customer Accounts, Engineering and State Operating Company leadership.
• Manage and respond to requests for information from economic development prospects and organizations, particularly around electric infrastructure, electric rates, available building and sites, economic and community information.
• Support the overall economic development efforts for FirstEnergy, including FE employee involvement on economic development organization boards.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with all FirstEnergy departments operating within the assigned territory.
• Act as a key company representative while working with all customers and constituents to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve problems before they become major issues.
• Serve as a trusted energy advisor to promote beneficial energy efficiency and electrification applications.
• Actively seek and share knowledge of industry trends, competitors, etc., that affect FirstEnergy.
• Assume other duties and special assignments as necessary, including assisting in storm duty.
• Support meetings and events as required, including non-standard hours; mornings, afternoons, evening and sometimes weekends.

Qualifications

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

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