Portland General Electric
Senior Rates and Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Lead
Portland General Electric, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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
Filing Materials with the OPUC Prepares documents to be filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) by reviewing each document for completeness, formatting, and grammatical alterations. Works effectively with analysts to obtain the proper documentation and any other relevant information for filings. Coordinates effectively with analysts and managers to gather documents for preparation of the filing of discovery responses. For major dockets, tracks data requests in a spreadsheet accessible to analysts and managers. Works effectively within OPUC Huddle site (or any application that supersedes Huddle). Maintains contact with the OPUC filing center. Skilled at handling and classifying confidential and highly confidential materials and information.
Internal Coordination Monitors the OPUC Filings email inbox daily and forwards emails to appropriate internal stakeholders. Oversee the tracking of dockets and regulatory affairs calendar and prepares and maintains an accessible ongoing calendar of upcoming filings. Periodically communicates with managers and analysts regarding relevant events and keeps all in the department informed of schedules and filing deadlines. Maintains the RaRA SharePoint site and is able to effectively build additional pages of information as instructed. Responds to internal inquiries regarding the OPUC filing process
Compliance Primary DevonWay coordinator within regulatory affairs for all new OPUC orders and compliance materials. Works internally with analysts and management to determine DevonWay assignments. Is responsible for ensuring compliance with payments for intervenor funding, including follow-up with analysts and managers to ensure a payment should be made when appropriate.
Documentation Maintenance Is skilled at working with analysts and management to maintain the organization of the RRA drive and Teams site for departmental efficiency. Places files received from external sources, such as OPUC Huddle, into the appropriate drive folders or Teams location and renames files as necessary, with little direction, for clarity and to result in a consistent naming convention. Downloads and maintains a location housing all OPUC orders relevant to PGE. Updates job aids when appropriate. When necessary, sends records to RIM.
Other Duties and Special Projects Proactively identifies methods to improve the organization and coordination of departmental files, documents, and deadlines on an ongoing basis. Serves as subject matter expert on projects. May lead OPUC document-related projects. Supports the needs of the department as necessary, including the completion of ordering office supply, updating calendars with key company deadlines, supporting the completion of expense reports, etc.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education - High school diploma or equivalent experience
Experience – Typically eight or more years in related field
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of utility operations
Intermediate knowledge of principles and practices in communication
Intermediate knowledge of grammar, spelling and style
Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations related to area assigned
Intermediate knowledge of processes and procedures in area assigned
Intermediate knowledge of systems used in department
Working skills in delivering presentations (depending on position)
General Competencies
Intermediate skills in organization and prioritization
Intermediate skills in analytical thinking
Advanced skills in written communications
Working skills in business acumen
Intermediate skills in oral communication
Working skills in change leadership
Working skills in project management
Working skills in creativity and innovation
Intermediate skills in decision making
Working skills in diplomacy
Physical and Cognitive Demands
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 task
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours (occasionally)
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities
In office at least one day per week, will fluctuate
Computer use – daily/regularly
Environment
Office
Compensation Range:
$35.05 - $58.41
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 (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.
Key Responsibilities
Filing Materials with the OPUC Prepares documents to be filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) by reviewing each document for completeness, formatting, and grammatical alterations. Works effectively with analysts to obtain the proper documentation and any other relevant information for filings. Coordinates effectively with analysts and managers to gather documents for preparation of the filing of discovery responses. For major dockets, tracks data requests in a spreadsheet accessible to analysts and managers. Works effectively within OPUC Huddle site (or any application that supersedes Huddle). Maintains contact with the OPUC filing center. Skilled at handling and classifying confidential and highly confidential materials and information.
Internal Coordination Monitors the OPUC Filings email inbox daily and forwards emails to appropriate internal stakeholders. Oversee the tracking of dockets and regulatory affairs calendar and prepares and maintains an accessible ongoing calendar of upcoming filings. Periodically communicates with managers and analysts regarding relevant events and keeps all in the department informed of schedules and filing deadlines. Maintains the RaRA SharePoint site and is able to effectively build additional pages of information as instructed. Responds to internal inquiries regarding the OPUC filing process
Compliance Primary DevonWay coordinator within regulatory affairs for all new OPUC orders and compliance materials. Works internally with analysts and management to determine DevonWay assignments. Is responsible for ensuring compliance with payments for intervenor funding, including follow-up with analysts and managers to ensure a payment should be made when appropriate.
Documentation Maintenance Is skilled at working with analysts and management to maintain the organization of the RRA drive and Teams site for departmental efficiency. Places files received from external sources, such as OPUC Huddle, into the appropriate drive folders or Teams location and renames files as necessary, with little direction, for clarity and to result in a consistent naming convention. Downloads and maintains a location housing all OPUC orders relevant to PGE. Updates job aids when appropriate. When necessary, sends records to RIM.
Other Duties and Special Projects Proactively identifies methods to improve the organization and coordination of departmental files, documents, and deadlines on an ongoing basis. Serves as subject matter expert on projects. May lead OPUC document-related projects. Supports the needs of the department as necessary, including the completion of ordering office supply, updating calendars with key company deadlines, supporting the completion of expense reports, etc.
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education - High school diploma or equivalent experience
Experience – Typically eight or more years in related field
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
Functional Competencies
Intermediate knowledge of utility operations
Intermediate knowledge of principles and practices in communication
Intermediate knowledge of grammar, spelling and style
Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations related to area assigned
Intermediate knowledge of processes and procedures in area assigned
Intermediate knowledge of systems used in department
Working skills in delivering presentations (depending on position)
General Competencies
Intermediate skills in organization and prioritization
Intermediate skills in analytical thinking
Advanced skills in written communications
Working skills in business acumen
Intermediate skills in oral communication
Working skills in change leadership
Working skills in project management
Working skills in creativity and innovation
Intermediate skills in decision making
Working skills in diplomacy
Physical and Cognitive Demands
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 task
Schedule/Attendance
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
Ability to work long hours (occasionally)
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
Physical Capabilities
In office at least one day per week, will fluctuate
Computer use – daily/regularly
Environment
Office
Compensation Range:
$35.05 - $58.41
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 (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .
Join us today and power your potential!
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.
PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .
To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.