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Sr. Environmental Analystlocation: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 MEDFORD, OR, US, 97501 Company: PacifiCorp POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. General Purpose Position responsible for acquisition and compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses for Company hydroelectric projects located in the state of Oregon. Manages team of resource experts conducting analysis and environmental management through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations for FERC license implementation and future FERC license conditions, and to promote program goals and compliance with regulatory requirements. Leads regulatory processes, presents research, analysis and recommendations to management and external parties. Analyses include, but are not limited to, impact studies, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting. Specifically, this position provides professional level services for ensuring the company complies with regulatory requirements of FERC, state and federal laws and regulations relating to hydropower, generation, or transmission operations. Responsibilities Supervise consultants and contractors to ensure that obligations, requirements, and compliance are met.Provide technical leadership and support to operations and engineering staff.Perform complex resource work requiring the considerable exercise of independent analysis and judgment.Develop and improve methods and procedures to ensure appropriate regulatory and company compliance.Develop company policies and procedures on environmental and cultural resource matters.Work as a liaison between regulatory agencies, tribes, public and other company departments.Manage procurement of contracts and activities of consulting firms. Prepare budget forecasts and actual performance of budgeted activities for assigned environmental services. Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Deliver training and education to operations staff and management.Ensure that data collection and reporting is carried out in accordance with company policy and state regulations. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences or Physical Sciences; or the equivalent combination of related education and experience.A minimum of five years experience in environmental and regulatory matters.A minimum of three years' experience in FERC Licensing and/or Compliance.Advanced technical knowledge and understanding of cultural, environmental and recreation issues and standard business processes. Experience in project management and reporting, including auditing and training.Ability to develop and present training to appropriate field personnel.Ability to prioritize workload under pressure.Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.Data gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.Knowledge of applicable Company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to present alternatives and recommendations. Preferences Advanced degree.3+ years of project management experienceCultural resource, land resource and recreation site management. Benefits At PacifiCorp, we