Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: Regulatory Compliance Specialist I: $84,132 – $105,165; Regulatory Compliance Specialist II: $97,393 – $121,742
Deadline: Sep 08, 2023

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a FERC Regulatory Compliance Specialist to coordinate activities that assist in Hydro License compliance and Natural Resource Plan implementation, in particular on EWEB’s McKenzie River projects.

Over the next several years, Regulatory Specialists, Engineers and Biologists will all be working together to design and construct important Chinook Salmon and bull trout fish passage facilities, expanding wildlife and aquatic habitat, rehabilitating campgrounds, and many other important projects at the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project on the McKenzie River. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a truly collaborative team of professionals that are passionate about the environmental and recreation improvements being installed at EWEB’s largest and most valuable power generating facility.

Specifically, the compliance specialists have the opportunity to work with regulators and tribal communities to ensure that the projects are constructed according to best management practices and in compliance with EWEB’s hydro operating license. The work of this position will benefit fish, wildlife, and many other natural resources for many decades. If you are looking for a position that will have a lasting impact, this a great opportunity to consider.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking a FERC Compliance Specialist to coordinate activities that assist in Hydro License compliance and Natural Resource Plan implementation, in particular on EWEB’s McKenzie River projects. The FERC Compliance Specialist ensures that compliance items with various state and federal laws and regulations affecting the utility are identified, tracked, and communicated to project managers, staff and EWEB leadership. 

The starting annual salary for this position, based on level, is commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

Regulatory Compliance Specialist I: $84,132 – $105,165

Regulatory Compliance Specialist II: $97,393 – $121,742

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

  • Regulatory Compliance Specialist I: Three years directly related experience in public auditing, paralegal, or regulatory compliance.
  • Regulatory Compliance Specialist II: Five years directly related experience in public auditing, paralegal, or regulatory compliance, with at least two years’ experience in assigned regulatory area preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Physical or Biological Science, Engineering, Public Policy and Administration or related field.
  • Desirable education, experience, training and certifications: Experience with FERC Licensing
  • Valid driver license: Yes

Equivalency: When reviewing applications, EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position.

EWEB intends to fill one opening, but is posting at Regulatory Compliance Specialist I and II Levels. 

Please Note: This posting includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Work Location: This position is based in Eugene, Oregon, and has been approved for hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on-site. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on website: https://www.eweb.org/careers