What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Local Government Affairs position at Portland General Electric?
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.
Key Responsibilities
Local Government Affairs Management Manages a team of local government affairs staff responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local government to ensure PGE’s interests are represented and for educating the business about laws and regulations impacting the organization; provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.
Advocacy for PGE Advocates internally and externally to furthering PGE’s objectives with cities, counties, METRO and other local governments that affect PGE operations; builds relationships with local government, business and community leaders to ensure PGE’s interests are represented; influences city and county plans, ordinances, policies, taxes and fees and publicly opposes creation of local ordinances that replace negotiated franchises; anticipates and responds to potential elections to replace PGE with publicly owned utilities.
Internal Collaboration Collaborates with executives and Public Policy leadership to develop and implement strategic plan for PGE’s engagement with local and regional governments aligned to corporate strategy.
Market Intelligence Proactively develops and maintains current segment knowledge; proactively identifies value drivers for the industry; adapts plans in response to changes in market data and information; identifies trends.
Strategic Planning Develops deep expertise on municipal market segment and identifies, quantifies and qualifies business opportunities within that segment; collaborates with other groups to plan product offerings and marketing efforts to realize growth and ensure retention; translates segment needs into potential products.
Functional Leadership Exercises comprehensive functional and industry knowledge in specialized areas; identifies and resolves complex multidimensional business problems; exercises delegated authority over planning, direction and timely execution for a functional area or program; establishes and maintains contacts with management levels within and outside the company and at government agencies and with industry experts in accomplishing function or program objectives.
Financial Management Sets strategy and develops plans, policies and processes for the accounting, budgeting and, where applicable, charging of department resources and services, including the definition of cost models and charging models; sets, negotiates, approves and manages all financial budgets and targets, ensuring that there is adequate funding for department objectives and plans.
Resourcing Oversees workforce planning and resource strategy across multiple departments, ensuring that there is adequate skilled resource to meet planned service delivery or department objectives; ensures integration with strategic human resource plans; responsible for recruitment, development and demand forecasts for multiple departments.
Professional Development Determines organizational development needs in line with business needs and strategic direction of departments; generates development strategies to achieve required change; monitors progress and evaluates business benefits achieved.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, business or other related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in public policy or juris doctorate is a plus.
Experience Prefer eight or more years in public policy, lobbying or related field. Work experience in a legislative environment (e.g., Congress, state legislature) is a plus. Experience in business or economic development preferred.
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
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s policies, procedures and plans
Advanced knowledge of industry best practices
Advanced skills in relationship building and collaboration
Advanced skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority
Advanced skills in strategy setting
Intermediate knowledge of the various economic development principles, processes, programs, tools and incentives utilized for retention, expansion and recruitment in PGE’s service area, other regions of the United States and other countries
Intermediate knowledge of PGE’s power production, transmission and distribution systems
Intermediate knowledge of electric utility practices and services in other markets in the United States and other countries
Advanced ability to effectively represent PGE’s position on topical issues; news and media reports; legislative and regulatory matters, etc.
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s products and services, tariffs, rate schedules, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of the various economic development principles, processes, programs, tools and incentives utilized for retention, expansion and recruitment in PGE’s service area, other regions of the United States and other countries
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s service area
Intermediate knowledge of PGE’s power production, transmission and distribution systems
Intermediate knowledge of electric utility practices and services in other markets in the United States and other countries
Advanced ability to effectively represent PGE’s position on topical issues; news and media reports; legislative and regulatory matters, etc.
General Competencies
Advanced analytical thinking skills
Advanced business acumen
Expert conflict management skills
Intermediate customer focus skills
Intermediate decision-making skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate organization management skills
Advanced presentation and facilitation skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Intermediate resource management skills
Intermediate risk management skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Expert interpersonal skills
Advanced ability to manage stakeholders
Advanced consulting skills
Expert influence skills
Leader Practices
Drives Vision and Purpose
Business Insight
Strategic Mindset
Develops Talent
Manages Ambiguity
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 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call schedule
Physical Capabilities
$143,780.00 - $267,020.00
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.
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. To find out more, click here.
Key Responsibilities
Local Government Affairs Management Manages a team of local government affairs staff responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local government to ensure PGE’s interests are represented and for educating the business about laws and regulations impacting the organization; provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.
Advocacy for PGE Advocates internally and externally to furthering PGE’s objectives with cities, counties, METRO and other local governments that affect PGE operations; builds relationships with local government, business and community leaders to ensure PGE’s interests are represented; influences city and county plans, ordinances, policies, taxes and fees and publicly opposes creation of local ordinances that replace negotiated franchises; anticipates and responds to potential elections to replace PGE with publicly owned utilities.
Internal Collaboration Collaborates with executives and Public Policy leadership to develop and implement strategic plan for PGE’s engagement with local and regional governments aligned to corporate strategy.
Market Intelligence Proactively develops and maintains current segment knowledge; proactively identifies value drivers for the industry; adapts plans in response to changes in market data and information; identifies trends.
Strategic Planning Develops deep expertise on municipal market segment and identifies, quantifies and qualifies business opportunities within that segment; collaborates with other groups to plan product offerings and marketing efforts to realize growth and ensure retention; translates segment needs into potential products.
Functional Leadership Exercises comprehensive functional and industry knowledge in specialized areas; identifies and resolves complex multidimensional business problems; exercises delegated authority over planning, direction and timely execution for a functional area or program; establishes and maintains contacts with management levels within and outside the company and at government agencies and with industry experts in accomplishing function or program objectives.
Financial Management Sets strategy and develops plans, policies and processes for the accounting, budgeting and, where applicable, charging of department resources and services, including the definition of cost models and charging models; sets, negotiates, approves and manages all financial budgets and targets, ensuring that there is adequate funding for department objectives and plans.
Resourcing Oversees workforce planning and resource strategy across multiple departments, ensuring that there is adequate skilled resource to meet planned service delivery or department objectives; ensures integration with strategic human resource plans; responsible for recruitment, development and demand forecasts for multiple departments.
Professional Development Determines organizational development needs in line with business needs and strategic direction of departments; generates development strategies to achieve required change; monitors progress and evaluates business benefits achieved.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental science, business or other related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree in public policy or juris doctorate is a plus.
Experience Prefer eight or more years in public policy, lobbying or related field. Work experience in a legislative environment (e.g., Congress, state legislature) is a plus. Experience in business or economic development preferred.
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
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s policies, procedures and plans
Advanced knowledge of industry best practices
Advanced skills in relationship building and collaboration
Advanced skills in advocacy, negotiation and influence without authority
Advanced skills in strategy setting
Intermediate knowledge of the various economic development principles, processes, programs, tools and incentives utilized for retention, expansion and recruitment in PGE’s service area, other regions of the United States and other countries
Intermediate knowledge of PGE’s power production, transmission and distribution systems
Intermediate knowledge of electric utility practices and services in other markets in the United States and other countries
Advanced ability to effectively represent PGE’s position on topical issues; news and media reports; legislative and regulatory matters, etc.
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s products and services, tariffs, rate schedules, etc.
Intermediate knowledge of the various economic development principles, processes, programs, tools and incentives utilized for retention, expansion and recruitment in PGE’s service area, other regions of the United States and other countries
Advanced knowledge of PGE’s service area
Intermediate knowledge of PGE’s power production, transmission and distribution systems
Intermediate knowledge of electric utility practices and services in other markets in the United States and other countries
Advanced ability to effectively represent PGE’s position on topical issues; news and media reports; legislative and regulatory matters, etc.
General Competencies
Advanced analytical thinking skills
Advanced business acumen
Expert conflict management skills
Intermediate customer focus skills
Intermediate decision-making skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate organization management skills
Advanced presentation and facilitation skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Intermediate resource management skills
Intermediate risk management skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Expert interpersonal skills
Advanced ability to manage stakeholders
Advanced consulting skills
Expert influence skills
Leader Practices
Drives Vision and Purpose
Business Insight
Strategic Mindset
Develops Talent
Manages Ambiguity
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 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 [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]
Ability to work shift schedule
Ability to work on-call 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)
- Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lb
- Carrying: Up to 10 lb
- Unstable surfaces requiring balance
- Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)
- Stairs (over 10 steps)
- Office
- Plant
- Field
- #HYBRID - 3 days per week in office requirement
$143,780.00 - $267,020.00
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.
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. To find out more, click here.
Salary : $143,780 - $267,020
