This Analyst III position will manage the City of Portland's FERC hydroelectric project relicensing process on behalf of the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of Hydroelectric Power. The position will coordinate the City’s interdisciplinary relicensing team of internal staff and consultants to achieve regulatory milestones necessary to obtain a new operating license and allow the City to continue hydropower production in the Bull Run Watershed.
A major component of this work involves directing development of several key regulatory documents and supporting the Water Bureau and the Bureau of Hydroelectric Power to negotiate with state and federal regulatory agencies responsible for environmental protection, including the National Marine Fisheries Service, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Alignment of new license terms with the City’s water supply responsibilities and associated regulatory compliance agreements is a key aspect of successfully obtaining a new license.
You’ll be working within a dedicated interdisciplinary team that puts into daily practice the Water Bureau’s commitment to careful stewardship of the natural resources entrusted to our care, the financial resources of our community, and the commitment to meet the rule and the spirit of applicable regulations.
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.