Local Government Affairs Manager
Local Government Affairs Manager
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Job Description
At PGE our work involves dreaming about planning for and realizing a smarter cleaner more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we havent stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social economic and environmental progress. Were 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.
Job Function Summary
Develops and maintains relationships with state and federal government to ensure the organizations 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 PGEs 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 utilityrelated issues and develops and implements strategies to minimize risks. Develops recommends and implements options for solving problems and advancing PGEs interests. Negotiates franchise renewals. Collaborates with others to ensure rightofway access. Represents PGEs 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 and 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 bachelors degree in political science environmental science business or other related field (depending on area of specialization) or equivalent experience. Masters degree in public policy or juris doctorate preferred.
Experience Typically eight or more years in public policy lobbying or related field in area(s) of specialty. Work experience in a legislative environment (e.g. Congress state legislature) a plus.
Competencies (Knowledge Skills Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Advanced knowledge of local and regional government structure and lawmaking processes
Advanced knowledge of regional utilityrelated issues and topics
Advanced knowledge of utility system regulations
Intermediate knowledge of PGEs 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 (for example engineer HR director plant manager etc..
Cognitive
Ability to adhere to set response times deadlines and timesensitive tasks
Ability to follow accuracy standards
Ability to follow through on decisionmaking 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 selfawareness 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 fulltime attendance for parttime positions change to parttime attendance
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work oncall schedule
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 Indoor/Outdoor
Office Hybrid 3 days per week in office
Compensation Range:
$107025.00 $178375.00Actual 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 casebycase basis.
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 wellbeing and professional development both now and into the future. To find out more click here.
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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. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation or would like to request one please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at .
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
