We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
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Deadline to Apply: September 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT
Under the direction of the Director of Local Government Relations, this position works proactively with city council members and staff, county commissioners and staff, and various city and county departments to address local government concerns, facilitate communication, and support utility projects and initiatives. The Manager of Local Government Relations monitors local government agendas, ordinances, resolutions and policy developments that may impact CPS Energy operations and provides timely analysis and to leadership. The Manager coordinates internal resources to respond to inquiries and resolve issues.
CPS Energy is looking for someone who can develop approaches for engagement, communicate succinctly and think critically. Candidates must have the ability to think quickly, gain, act and share feedback and report back to leadership at an operational and strategic level, and can function both independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have: knowledge of and experience in policy work, either at San Antonio City Hall, city/county government, a regulatory arena, and/or at the local public policy level, or at a related non-governmental organization; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work well with a broad range of people and entities; ability to pivot quickly and efficiently; motivation and drive to excel in the position both individually and through team performance. The Manager of Local Government Relations will report to the Director of Local Government Relations in San Antonio and will support the responsibilities of the entire Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy unit.
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Established in 1860, CPS Energy is the nation’s largest community-owned provider of electric and natural gas services. We provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced services to more than 950,000 electric and over 389,000 natural gas customers in San Antonio and portions of seven adjoining counties.
Our customers’ combined energy bills rank among the lowest of the nation’s 20 largest cities while generating $9.6 billion in revenue for the City of San Antonio over the last 80 years. Our Vision 2027 strategic plan is designed to guide CPS Energy through rapid transformational change in our city. As a trusted and reliable community partner, we continuously focus on job creation, economic development, and educational investment.
We are powered by our skilled workforce, whose commitment to the community is demonstrated through our employees’ volunteerism, our community engagement efforts, and programs aimed at bringing value and assistance to our customers.
