Pacific Power · 18 hours ago
Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager, California - Portland, Oregon #114334
PacifiCorp is an essential business that provides reliable power to millions. The Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager will develop and execute wildfire mitigation plans for California, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effectively communicating progress to stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Develop and formalize strategic objectives for wildfire mitigation. Create and execute detailed wildfire mitigation plan for California
Ensure wildfire mitigation plans meet all regulatory requirements while clearly communicating PacifiCorp’s strategy, progress, and commitment to wildfire risk reduction
Monitor evolving state and federal wildfire-related regulations and proactively adjust strategies to maintain compliance
Interface with leadership on a regular basis to communicate progress, gain approval on business proposals and obtain strategic decisions
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure wildfire mitigation plans have accurate and complete information to support approval
Ensure wildfire mitigation investments are prudent, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations
Establish metrics and monitoring systems to evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies and make data-driven adjustments as needed
Coordinate across program and project teams to track, record, and report on progress toward company strategic objectives
Support regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other utilities, and providing content for regulatory presentations
Build and maintain strong relationships with state commissions, regulatory staff, community leaders, and other stakeholders
Represent PacifiCorp in public forums, workshops, and webinars
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
7 years of experience in regulatory, government affairs, wildfire mitigation programs, project management, or related field
A minimum of 3 years demonstrated leadership or supervisory or functional management experience
Ability to analyze information, form conclusions, and provide meaningful and creative solutions to non-typical business issues
Preferred
Master's in Business Administration or advanced technical degree
Understanding of state or federal utility regulations
Experience in the electric utility industry. Experience with regulatory filings and stakeholder engagement in a utility or government setting
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus: up to 15%
10% retirement match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits - For more information, please visit:http://https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US
Onsite Benefits- Hands on collaboration with talented and energetic team
Opportunities for professional development
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
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