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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) .

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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.

At Portland General Electric, we’re innovators, builders, and achievers. We’re committed to powering our customers’ potential and making a difference for our community and the planet. Today, that commitment includes developing an intelligent and resilient electric grid, electrifying transportation and de-carbonizing the energy sector.

We’re proud to deliver an exceptional experience to help our customers thrive. Our mission is to make clean, reliable and affordable energy services available to all. We obsess over serving customers and are committed to growing employee career paths with purpose. Equity and inclusion are core business values; we celebrate our differences and are committed to developing teams that reflect the communities we serve.