Job Description

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Promotes Company goals and objectives by developing effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government officials, interest groups, and government affairs opinion leaders. Develops and implements strategies for promoting Company positions before governmental agencies. Represents the Company at legislative hearings, state agency hearings and other public meetings as requested.

 

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Act as the official Company representative at legislative hearings, government ceremonies, political fundraisers and various community events.
• Oversee and implement multifaceted public relations strategies for new programs and products.
• Develop and communicate PacifiCorp’s response to legislative, media, and public issues. 
• Promote Company goals and objectives by developing effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, interest groups, and government affairs opinion leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies for promoting Company positions before governmental agencies.
• Develop drafts of media releases and position papers.
• Monitor activity and prepare reviews for internal company subject matter experts and managers on proposed legislative changes and the status of pending legislation that may have an impact on company operations.
• Develop issue and tactical strategies with internal colleagues, lobby team and external associations and coalitions.
• Influence public opinion and the relationship between the Company and government officials or interest groups.
• Develop and present information for internal groups such as the political action committee.
• Act as the subject matter discipline and provide guidance to associate and career level public affairs representatives.

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Journalism, Communication or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of five years experience in a public policy, legislative or lobbying capacity.
• Assessment skills to determine needs and develop strategies to strengthen relationships with government officials and interest groups.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, understand and influence behavior in diverse social and business situations, negotiate acceptable solutions, provide leadership for Company positions, and influence outcomes through relationships.
• Demonstrated oral presentation, listening, and communication skills.
• Project management, teamwork, and leadership skills to produce desired business results.
• Knowledge of external business environment, laws, political climate, the Company’s strategies, policies, practices, and procedures, and the social climates where the Company operates.
• Knowledge of Company policy, procedures, practices, and in depth familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Experience with the California, Oregon or Washington legislatures.
• Regulated business/utility experience.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113232 
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule: FT 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $103,800 - $146,400
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:  

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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