Senior Business Specialist- Wildfire Mitigation

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

6d•$103,800 - $134,200•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations in the development of Wildfire Mitigation Plans. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions. Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of seven years’ experience in an applicable field directly related to position responsibilities.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and internal and external stakeholders to promote positive outcomes.
Experience reading and interpreting regulatory rules and guidelines for subject matter experts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes
Proficient with the use of personal computers and spreadsheets to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
Knowledge of research, analysis and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous Utility experience.
Previous experience writing utility regulatory filings such as Wildfire Mitigation Plan, General Rate Cases, Integrated Resource Plan, Distribution System Plan, or Clean Energy Plan is desired
Previous supervisory or lead experience is desired
Experience of guiding and creation reporting processes.
The ability to manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers.
Development of wildfire mitigation plans that accurately communicate the Company’s plans and expected outcomes and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
Elicit information from internal stakeholders to document in wildfire mitigation plans
Gather and analyze critical information (regulatory requirements, demographics, condition, costs, lifecycle) from various sources.
Audit business system data and examine actuals against targets.
Analyze business processes, conduct special studies, develop alternatives and present recommendations to management and influence management decisions.
Report complex information in simple terms, and communicate throughout the organization.
Research and analyze relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations, and negotiate and influence outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
Tuition Assistance
Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing