Proj Outreach Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work directly with affected or potentially affected landowners to gain beneficial project routing information and resolve issues before and during the transmission line routing process.
• Support efforts to work with external affairs teams and educate the public (landowners, thought leaders, elected officials) about proposed transmission projects.
• Assist and support of customer outreach strategies that improve two-way communications and line routing success.
• Provide field support to transmission siting, line engineering, right of way, and project management team to ensure projects are executed on time.

Requirements

• Project Outreach Specialist Assc (SG-005)
• Education requirements are listed below : Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• Work Experience requirement listed below : No experience needed: entry-level position.
• Project Outreach Specialist (SG-006)
• Education requirements are listed below : Bachelor's degree in journalism, business, marketing, customer service, advertising, communications, public relations or public affairs, or related field.
• Work Experience requirement listed below: One year experience in Utilities, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Marketing, Media Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Travel requirements are expected 25-50% of the time Physical demand level is Sedentary
• These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
• The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.
• May require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks to meet requirements and schedules.
• Some overnight travel to facilities and projects (field work) is required periodically.
• Twenty to thirty percent of travel time associated with this position.
• Ability to hike one mile ten percent of the time.
• What you'll get:
• SG-005 - $84,000-$90,000
• SG-006- $74,551- $93,188
• In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
• Compensation Data
• Compensation Grade:
• SP20-005
• Compensation Range:
• $63,496.00 - $93,188.50
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Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 06-30-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary NOTE: This role is posted at more than one grade level and will be filled based on commensurate education and/or relevant experience. It is written at the lower grade level and expectations increase with the higher-grade level. This position supports the primary field customer relations and communications resource for public interaction and outreach on AEP Transmission projects. Responsible for assisting in identifying, developing, and coordinating delivery of overall outreach strategies to support the goals, philosophies, policies, initiatives, and day-to-day activities of AEP Transmission and its affiliates, including joint ventures. Key member of project siting team who interfaces with or supports interaction with external audiences, including individual customers and local officials. Requirements include excellent written and public speaking skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong business knowledge. Able to meet with affected or potentially affected customers to surface issues, solve problems, and bring local knowledge and insight to the siting process. Job Description

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