LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. 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!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
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! 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
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your motivation to work on a 10-year project, and related re-/licensing, permitting, and natural sciences project management experiences. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application 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.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for December 3, 2021.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $97,200-$121,600 (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 Hydro Licensing Project Manager, Natural Sciences is responsible for leading working groups to assist the relicensing team with obtaining and implementing a license for Rock Island. Responsibilities include initiation, planning, execution, and close-out of studies, reports, and implementation projects on time and within budget. Studies and projects are typically complex, single or multi-year efforts involving multiple objectives and extensive coordination with internal and external stakeholders, consultants and internal staff.
The incumbent will demonstrate a high level of skill and ability to understand FERC license requirements, conduct stakeholder engagement, strategically meet deadlines and balance competing priorities. The natural sciences project manager will consider fisheries, water quality and quantity, wildlife, soils and geology, botanical, and aquatic invasive species needs.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.
% of Time Job Functions
1. 40% Communication and Coordination: Coordinate with management and internal subject matter experts for consistent and timely communication, information flow, review and concurrence for relicensing and implementation documents. Educate internal and external stakeholders on licensing requirements. Serves as primary contact between the District and federal, state and local regulatory agencies and Tribes to ensure accurate and efficient flow of information and good cooperation for relicensing purposes. Requires a great deal of public speaking and stakeholder interaction.
2. 30% Study and Report Management: Manage and coordinate the interface with internal technical experts, consultants, and agency, Tribe and other stakeholder working groups to ensure timely and cost-effective study execution, report development, and identification of implementation projects. Prepare acceptable relicensing documents and application material, and completion of implementation planning and longer-term compliance activities. Manage scope, schedule and budget for relicensing studies, reports, management plans, and implementation projects associated with subjects such as fisheries, water quality and quantity, wildlife, soils and geology, botanical, and aquatic invasive species. Provide advice on FERC requirements for report rigor and requirements.
3. 15% Study Planning: Work with external stakeholders, internal technical experts and consultants to develop study plans including resource requirements, milestones, deliverables, risk assessments, cost estimates, quality requirements and study-specific procedures. Verifies sufficient consultation occurs and negotiates scope as needed. Train internal and external stakeholders on licensing requirements.
4. 15% Contract Oversight: Monitor contractor and District adherence to established work schedules and contract terms. Verify quality controls are established and in place throughout the studies to enable customer satisfaction and to prevent breaches of contract or permit violations. Report to management when controls are missing and recommend a plan of action to address. Assist with implementing controls, as needed. Oversee contractors’ compliance with FERC requirements.
5. 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).
6. Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
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.) in the Natural Sciences or a related field, from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Certification desired.
Experience: Typically requires a minimum of five (5) year’s increasingly responsible work experience including experience managing multi-faceted projects with a duration of greater than one year and with impacts on multiple stakeholders. Candidates with experience managing work in the following areas are strongly preferred:
- Hydro Licensing or relicensing
- Large permitting efforts (e.g. extensive NEPAs or SEPAs)
- Natural Resources
Preference will be given to candidates with experience best aligned with the types of projects to be managed.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge
-Solid knowledge of project management tools and processes
-Subject matter knowledge of regulatory requirements including FERC and licensing/relicensing
-Social science knowledge and/or education (recreation, lands and land management, cultural, aesthetics, and socioeconomics)
Skills & Abilities:
-Demonstrated expertise in initiating, planning, executing, and closing out projects
-Proven skills in developing project plans, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration
-Ability to outreach and develop and nurture effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
-Negotiating skills with District personnel, external regulatory agencies, Tribes, stakeholders, and contractors
-Excellent communication, correspondence, negotiation and presentation skills
-Excellent organizational skills
Language Skills: Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desired.
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 basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, General Office Equipment and SharePoint; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Primavera.
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; and perform repetitive hand or arm motion. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; carry or lift unassisted up to 50 pounds; and lift above shoulders up to 10 pounds. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.Requires occasional travel, by air and car, for meetings and conferences.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
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 or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer
EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
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)