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Job Function:

Regulatory Compliance supports operational units by writing and establishing standards and procedures and gathering support documentation to ensure compliance with standards. Collaborates with corporate regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Procedures, Processes and Practices Analyzes new or revised regulations, requirements and standards.

• Translates into the appropriate systemic and procedural solutions to enable compliance adherence.

• Writes and revises standards and provides guidance on implementation.

• Compliance Monitoring and Review Tracks and documents data related to compliance controls.

• Identifies gaps, analyzes trends and recommends remediation strategies.

• Collaborates with Corporate Regulatory Compliance on initiatives and reviews.

• Consultation and Outreach Serves as a subject matter expert for questions related to standards and regulations.

• Provides both proactive and responsive information on standards and regulations, procedures and processes.

• Develops and delivers training within operational domain.

• Research and Analysis Monitors regulatory and industry websites and other information channels for decisions and developments related to compliance.

• Researches changes in technology, process or regulation.

• Analyzes implications, determines which procedures or process are impacted and makes recommendations to management.

• Compliance Audits Assists with internal and external audits of federal regulatory compliance matters conducted throughout the company.

• Provides functional subject matter expertise.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, technical field or other related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience Typically five or more years in combination with compliance and one or more years of utility operations, cyber security or auditing, which includes at least two years of FERC/NERC.

• Certifications, Licenses and Training NERC certification preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Functional

• Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures in operational domain.

• Advanced knowledge of relevant regulations and reliability standards.

• Advanced knowledge of corporate and operational compliance and risk management principles and protocols.

• Advanced analytical skills, including defining problem or issue, researching solutions and alternatives, supporting conclusions and presenting findings.

• Intermediate skills in using database and documentation tools.

• General Competencies Intermediate business acumen skills Intermediate problem-solving skills Intermediate decision-making skills

• Advanced written and oral communication skills Advanced analytical thinking skills

• Advanced diplomacy skills Advanced organization and prioritization skills Intermediate interpersonal skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands Cognitive Level Substantial:

• Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

• 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 tasks

Physical Capabilities:

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

• Confined spaces

• Stairs (over 10 steps)

   

Compensation Range:

$72,900.00 - $145,375.00

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) .

Join us today and power your potential!

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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.