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Summary

This position supports the FERC hydro compliance department working alongside 16 biologists and water quality specialists, 10 recreation specialist, 2 cultural resources specialists and 1 FERC license manager. to ensure compliance with the biological, cultural and recreation requirements of the FERC licenses for three hydro projects (Pelton Round Butte on the Deschutes River, Clackamas Hydro on the Clackamas River and Willamette Falls on the Willamette River). This position will:

• Assist in preparation of FERC filings including editing and formatting of compliance reports, compiling consultation records, preparing cover letters, and electronically filing documents with FERC.

• Arrange stakeholder implementation meetings with state, federal, tribal, and environmental NGO groups. Provide meeting notes and track action items from these implementation meetings.

• Assist with permitting needs for projects within the FERC boundaries,

• Follow PGE procedures and use appropriate software tools to track compliance and ensure proper record-keeping.

• Assist with management of our grant programs aimed at improving habitat for fish and wildlife habitat.

Career Level Summary

Associate: Level - Entry Professional Performs first-tier professional level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts Typically requires a related college or university degree or the equivalent work experience. Note: Actual requirements vary by job Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge Operates independently but also receives ongoing guidance and direction from others.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination Actively participates on team. Coordinates assigned tasks and activities with other team members to share information and knowledge and gain guidance with respect to assignment details. Gains understanding of state, federal, tribal, and environmental NGO's main interests and drivers through contact and interaction. Coordinates contractor activities and task performance on contract deliverables when carrying out assigned projects.

Develop Tools and Processes Recognizes and employs internal tools, processes, and resources to track compliance with FERC licensing tasks, and record-keeping. Contributes to the development of improved tools and processes.

Knowledge Sharing Provides professional judgment based on education, related experience, and industry knowledge in discussing ideas and seeking necessary approvals. Participates in professional groups and conferences within the industry as additional experience is gained and knowledge expands.

Studies/Assessments Performs assessments and technical analyses within a specific program area or as part of broader, more complex assessments or studies. Designs, plans, and executes study/assessment tasks within assigned scope of responsibility (independent project or contributor to larger project); identifies, collects and analyzes relevant data and recommends solutions or courses of action to management, external agencies, senior colleagues or study/assessment lead as applicable. May define tasks and coordinate activities of support personnel as study/assessment assignments increase in scope. Participates in field studies and project site visits. Provides peer level quality control.

Safety Practices Adheres to PGE standards, safety objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field or equivalent experience. Experience: Typically, two or fewer years in environmental science, environmental compliance or FERC licensing or related field.

Driver's license: Required

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

• Working knowledge of QA/QC process and procedures of specialty area

• Working knowledge of office computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, etc.

• Working knowledge of project elements and operations

• Working knowledge, skill and application of assigned technical area's processes and procedures

• Working ability to interpret related technical content

• Working knowledge of industry and technology trends

• Working knowledge of industry rules and regulations

• Working knowledge of safety requirements

General Competencies:

• Working organization and prioritization skills

• Working written and oral communication Working decision-making skills

• Working interpersonal skills

• Working analytical and problem-solving skills

• Basic diplomacy skills

• Basic knowledge of utility industry

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level: Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Cognitive:

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

• Ability to follow accuracy standards

• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

• Demonstrates sound memory

• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance:

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

• Ability to work long hours

• Ability to work a variable schedule

• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

• Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 50lbs.

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats):

  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

  • Stairs (over 10steps)

  • Ladders (over 10rungs)

Environment- Indoor/Outdoor:

• Office

• Plant

• Field

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

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Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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