LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in Wenatchee at the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. Wenatchee is the fourth-safest small city in the nation and a great place to raise a family. Residents have access to excellent schools, affordable housing, theaters and music venues, short commutes, strong transportation systems, and close proximity to metropolitan amenities of Seattle and Spokane, about three hours driving time or a half-hour plane ride away.
Chelan PUD is a public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities. We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine. It's the best of the Pacific Northwest - without the rain!
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today, SUNSHINE, ADVENTURE AND EASY LIVING .... the community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
PLEASE NOTE
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Please summarize your experience with FERC hydropower license compliance and relicensing and any relevant experience working with regulatory agencies involving resolution of complex environmental and technical issues. To expedite the process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document BEFORE APPLYING and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
The position is Open until Filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $111,750 - $149,000 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
The Manager - Hydro Licensing oversees the FERC license implementation and relicensing activities for the District including preparation of all FERC relicensing materials and strategic planning. This position manages and supervises the work of license specialists(s) and senior license specialist(s), relicensing Project Managers, consultants and legal advisors as well as serves as the principal contact between the District and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure accurate and efficient flow of information and cooperation for the relicensing process.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 35% Supervision: Manages License Specialist(s), Senior License Specialist(s), Relicensing Project Manager(s), and technical consultants. Responsible for Rocky Reach, Rock Island, and Lake Chelan license implementation to meet compliance with federal license requirements, and directing the relicensing team to ensure the Rock Island Project completes a timely and successful relicensing process. Responsible for the work products associated with relicensing, which includes application documents, study plans, overarching relicensing schedule and budgets, settlement agreements, and development of environmental resource management plans. Assures development and training of Licensing and Relicensing staff to optimize their talents and contributions, facilitates succession planning.
2. EF 25 % Policy Guidance & Communications: Provides policy guidance and senior level communication regarding relicensing and license implementation ensuring timely preparation of acceptable license and relicensing materials and completion of implementation and compliance activities and relicensing goals and objectives. Regularly reports progress of implementation to senior management, appropriate external parties, and FERC as required for compliance with the Project License requirements.
3. EF 25% Planning, Scheduling & Coordination: Works at Department and Business Unit level to assure business planning, risk management, and internal coordination regarding implementation of license requirements and relicensing agreements. Oversees project schedules, budget accountability, and expenditures associated with relicensing, implementation and compliance.
4. EF 15% Regulatory Oversight & Relationships: Oversees and provides guidance to relicensing and license implementation staff on how to address federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure the accurate and efficient flow of information and positive cooperation for specific projects. This position is the "public face" for the license and relicensing activities and develops strong, positive relationships within a broad range of stakeholders and other District Departments. Interact with agencies, non-government organizations, Tribes, and the public to establish and convene resource forums to share information, coordinate efforts, and make recommendations. Engages in regular public speaking activities and stakeholder interactions. Negotiates with agencies to establish the scope of study plans; protection; mitigation and enhancement plans; and the license terms and conditions.
5. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises five (5) employees in the Hydro Licensing and Compliance Dept. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A.) from a college or university; or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
Typically requires at least 10 years experience managing large complex projects. FERC hydropower licensing experience preferred. Proven experience working with regulatory agencies preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge about most areas of hydropower operations because relicensing and license compliance involves issues related to engineering, operations, environment, intergovernmental affairs, finance, and community affairs.
• Specific technical knowledge related to engineering and design of hydropower facilities, environmental issues, state and federal regulations, and economics.
• Knowledge of the regulatory, legal and political forces that drive project license compliance and relicensing by a public agency.
• Knowledge of basic finance, accounting, and budgeting methods are important. Must have familiarity with basic computer applications and the Internet.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and political processes.
Skills:
• Strong managerial skills required. Must be able to establish performance goals, evaluate progress towards the goals and provide feedback to staff and senior management. Coaching is an important element to help staff achieve desired outcomes.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and managerial skills.
• Effective written and oral presentation skills are required to effectively communicate with various public groups, stakeholders, the media, management, leaders, and District employees. Ability to translate complex issues and technical information to common lay terms is necessary.
Abilities:
• Ability to work with direct reports, senior managers, and other District personnel and outside consultants to establish strategically consistent actions and responses to current and emerging issues in project relicensing, compliance and implementation.
• Ability to allocate decision-making authority and other responsibilities to staff and establish effective measures to monitor developments and performance.
• Ability to provide vision and lead relicensing efforts.
• Ability to work with direct reports, other District staff, and outside consultants to successfully complete relicensing and license implementation activities.
• Ability to negotiate and resolve policy issues and gain agreements with outside entities.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex issues in public settings.
• Ability to serve as a connection to senior management and identify issues to make sure issues are addressed before they become problems.
• Ability to understand and critique technical information
• Capable of balancing multiple projects and respond quickly and appropriately to changing conditions.
• Ability to define problems clearly and develop recommendations for resolution. Must possess the ability to gather information, through questioning and investigation, interpret and analyze that information for decision-making relevant to organizational issues, trends, and objectives.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials; PeopleSoft Time Entry/HRI; Microsoft Word; General Office Equipment. Incumbents must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; perform repetitive hand or arm motion and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds above shoulder height unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)