Senior Community Engagement Specialist

At PGE our work involves dreaming about planning for and realizing a smarter cleaner more enduring Oregon.ItscoretoourDNAand wehaventstopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social economic and environmental progress.Werealways 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.

Innovators relationship gurus and teamplayers we are looking for you! PGEs Community Engagement team hasanexciting opportunityto help the company reimagine how we engage with communities in more collaborative and inclusive decision-making positionwill be regionally focusedon Multnomah and Washington countieswithin the Portland-metro area.

As a Senior Community EngagementSpecialistyou will:
1. Become the expertonyour community to advise internal teams in support of making informed decisions.
2. Develop andmaintainpositive community relationships to support engagement on all PGE projects and programs within your assigned community includingplanning and constructingcapital infrastructure projects.
3. Support the management ofCommunity Advisory Councils and town hall meetingsinyourcounties.
4.Identifymeaningful input opportunities for communities on PGE projects and programs.
5. Prepare engagement plans and incorporate tools to help communities understand and inform PGE projects and programs.
6. Partner with internal teams to develop strategies to support community education and awareness about PGE programs and projects.
7. Drive innovative thinking on new ways to reach communities who have not historically been a part of the decision-making process or engaged in public processes.

The ideal candidate is someone who:
Brings experience in engaging communities on infrastructure projects and/or within complex regulatory environments
Is passionate about building relationships within communities
Is comfortable in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and meeting deadlines is par for the course
Embraces collaboration to advance meaningful engagement with internal and externalpartners

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement PlanningPreparesand implementscommunity engagement plansfor capital infrastructure projects that arealigned with companyobjectivesand community needs.

Power TogetherSupports PGEs community engagementprogram of town hall meetings throughout the service area as well as theMultnomah and WashingtonCountyCommunity Advisory Councils.

ProgramManagementDesignsand implements workstream initiatives events and programs based on evolving business needs. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness driving continuous improvement aligned with best practices. Provides guidance to team members on initiative execution.

ReportingPolicyand ComplianceContributestoregulatory grant and/or policy reports ensuring compliance with all requirements. Monitors new or revised laws and regulations assesses impacts and recommends program and/or policy changes.Supports policy updates and process improvements to maintain alignment with compliance standards.

ConsultationServes as an experienced advisor on community and stakeholder engagement strategies within the internal consultations to help project teams design effective engagement plansaligned with organizational goals. Analyzes feedback and engagement outcomes to recommend improvements and best practices. Supports andadvisesother departments on sponsorships and contributions.

Community and Stakeholder EngagementLeads engagement activities for moderately complex initiatives and collaborates across departments to align strong relationships with external stakeholders and ensuresaccuratetimelycommunication.RepresentsPGE at stakeholder meetings public forums and project briefings.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.Useof personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement or checking out a PGE fleet vehicle to attend events is required.

Education

Typicallya bachelors degree in public policy communications business political science environmental policy or other related field or equivalent experience

Experience

Typically five or more years in related field and experience engaging with diverse communities

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledgeoftheInternational Association for Public Participation (IAP2) principles of community engagement

• Intermediate skills in facilitation and presentations

• Intermediate skills using MS Office Suitewritingand working with graphics

• Intermediateinterpersonal skills

• Working project management skills

• Basic skills in negotiation and influence without authority

General Competencies

• Advanced customer focus skills

• Intermediate safety leadership skills

• Advancedskills in change leadership

• Intermediate skills in analytical thinking

• Advanced skills in problem solving

• Intermediate risk management skills

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Advanced interpersonal skills

• Intermediate decision-making skills

• Advanced organization and prioritization skills

• Intermediate knowledge of business process interrelationships

• Advanced business acumen

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems collect informationestablishfactsand draw valid conclusions

Cognitive

• Ability to adhere to set response timesdeadlinesand 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 anddemonstrateself-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 peersmanagersand others within the organization

• Demonstrates sound memory

• Ability to processnew informationto 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 shift schedule

• Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Drivers license

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory

• Travel/commute: Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)and overnight inside/outside the service territory

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

• Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10lbs.

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office environment

• Plant environment

• Field environment