Natural Resources Policy and Federal Affairs Manager

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 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.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position manages natural resource policy issues of interest to PGE at the state and federal level. It also works directly with the Director of Government Affairs to manage PGE’s relationships with the local and DC offices of federal elected officials and certain regulatory agencies as assigned. Works cooperatively to develop policy positions and to develop and execute strategies. Represents the company to external audiences. Builds trust with a broad array of stakeholders engaged in federal advocacy to improve and protect the Company’s operating environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Policy Matters

• Manage natural resource policy issues of interest to PGE at the state and federal level, such as the Forest Service’s Northwest Forest Plan Amendment, forestry issues related to utility rights of way and wildfire mitigation, as well as water and hydropower matters, and other issues as assigned.
• Monitor, identify and analyze federal legislative and regulatory policy matters of concern to the company.
• Work with the Director and other internal and external stakeholders, including company management and other employees, to formulate and execute company positions and strategies related to such matters.
  
  

Manage Relationships

• Establish and maintain favorable strategic relationships with Members of Congress and their staffs, committee staff, agency personnel, other utilities, customer representatives, industry organizations and interest groups.
• Broker resolution of conflicts and issues with government, business, and community leaders.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies related to PGE projects and initiatives.
  
  

Testimony and Support

• Prepare, or assure preparation of, necessary testimony, letters, reports, requests and filings to help formulate and promote PGE’s interests and/or minimize adverse impacts.
  
  

Federal PAC Management

• Serves as federal PAC manager. Work with the Director and the PAC steering committee to develop and execute federal political engagement and contribution strategies, and prepare appropriate federal lobbyist and campaign contribution reports.
  
  

General Duties

• Coordinate with state, local, and environmental policy and regulatory staff.
• Report regularly to management on status of major policy issues and initiatives.
• Act as company spokesperson in appropriate policy forums.
• Provide reports to management detailing objectives, critical activities and strategic planning.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of Government Affairs systems and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, including outage coverage.
  
  

EDUCATION

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in political science or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in public policy or juris doctorate preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Typically eight or more years in public policy or lobbying. Work experience in Congress or Congressional relations a plus. Experience in natural resources policy at the state or federal level a plus.
  
  

Competencies (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Essential competencies and skills for a successful Manager of Federal Government Affairs include:

Role-specific Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes
• Advanced skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority
• Advanced skills in relationship building and collaboration
• Expert conflict management skills
• Advanced knowledge of public affairs best practices
• Advanced skills in strategy setting
• Advanced skills in project management
• Advanced skills in facilitation and presentations
• Knowledge of key issues affecting the company at local, state, regional, and federal levels
• Knowledge of PGE’s policies, procedures and plans
• Ability to work long hours and a variable schedule, dependent on demands of congressional activity and other internal or external goals
  
  

Essential Skills

• Expert skills in oral and written communication
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced skills in analytical thinking
• Advanced skills in problem solving
• Advanced skills in decision making
• Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Advanced skills in organization and prioritization
• Advanced business acumen
• Advanced skills in change leadership
• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• 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 successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others inside and outside PGE
• Demonstrates sound memory
• 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 travel to all locations of the Company
• Ability to travel to Washington D.C. and other locations as needed
  
  

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

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. 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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