Local Government Affairs Manager

Local Government Affairs Manager

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Locations : Portland, Oregon

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : R6832

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood.

It's core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

There are two available Local Government Affairs positions. One will align to Washington County and the other to Clackamas County*

Job Function Summary

Develops and maintains relationships with local governments to ensure the organization's interests are represented. Educates the business about laws and regulations impacting the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration and Relationship Building : Develops overall relationship strategy to further PGE’s interests with local and regional governments.

Builds and maintains relationships with local government, business, and community leaders. Participates in and represents PGE in committees, boards, and commissions and attends community events.

Policy and Lobbying : Proactively analyzes and reviews regional or local utility-related issues and develops and implements strategies to minimize risks.

Develops, recommends, and implements options for solving problems and advancing PGE’s interests. Negotiates franchise renewals.

Collaborates with others to ensure right-of-way access. Represents PGE’s interests to local and regional government officials to influence policies, taxes, and fees.

Collaborates with others on team to ensure cohesive approach to regional and local matters.

Consultation and Support : Designs, implements and maintains departmental procedures to ensure timely, accurate information support to management on public policy issues.

Supports and advises other departments on sponsorships and contributions.

Other : Recruits, trains, and coordinates employees to engage in community or governmental organizations. Promotes and facilitates adoption of PGE products and services.

Serves as a subject matter expert to other departments and executives on local or regional candidates or measures. Serves as a resource and subject matter expert to other employees.

Education / Experience / Certifications

• Education : Requires a bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, business or other related field (depending on area of specialization) or equivalent experience.
• Experience : Typically eight or more years in public policy, lobbying or related field in area(s) of specialty. Work experience in a local government environment a plus.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies :

• Advanced knowledge of local and regional government structure and law-making processes
• Advanced knowledge of regional utility-related issues and topics
• Advanced knowledge of utility system regulations
• Intermediate knowledge of PGE’s policies, procedures, and plans
• Advanced knowledge of industry best practices
• Advanced skills in project management
• Advanced skills in facilitation and presentations
• Advanced skills in relationship building and collaboration
• Advanced skills in advocacy, negotiation, and influence without authority
• Intermediate skills in strategy setting
• Expert conflict management skills

General Competencies :

• Intermediate skills in customer focus
• Advanced skills in change leadership
• Advanced skills in analytical thinking
• Advanced skills in problem solving
• Intermediate skills in risk management
• Expert skills in oral and written communication
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skills in decision making
• Advanced skills in organization and prioritization
• Advanced business acumen

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level : Substantial : Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

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 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.

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

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

Environment : Office - Hybrid - 3 days per week in office.

Compensation Range : $104,325.00 - $173,875.00. Actual total compensation, including a performance-based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below.

If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

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