Senior Government Affairs Representative - Portland, Oregon - 113232 - Pacificorp : Job Details

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

Promotes Company goals and objectives by developing effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government officials, interest groups, and government affairs opinion leaders. Develops and implements strategies for promoting Company positions before governmental agencies. Represents the Company at legislative hearings, state agency hearings and other public meetings as requested.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Act as the official Company representative at legislative hearings, government ceremonies, political fundraisers and various community events.
• Oversee and implement multifaceted public relations strategies for new programs and products.
• Develop and communicate PacifiCorp's response to legislative, media, and public issues.
• Promote Company goals and objectives by developing effective working relationships with federal, state, and local officials, interest groups, and government affairs opinion leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies for promoting Company positions before governmental agencies.
• Develop drafts of media releases and position papers.
• Monitor activity and prepare reviews for internal company subject matter experts and managers on proposed legislative changes and the status of pending legislation that may have an impact on company operations.
• Develop issue and tactical strategies with internal colleagues, lobby team and external associations and coalitions.
• Influence public opinion and the relationship between the Company and government officials or interest groups.
• Develop and present information for internal groups such as the political action committee.
• Act as the subject matter discipline and provide guidance to associate and career level public affairs representatives.

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Journalism, Communication or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years experience in a public policy, legislative or lobbying capacity.
• Assessment skills to determine needs and develop strategies to strengthen relationships with government officials and interest groups.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, understand and influence behavior in diverse social and business situations, negotiate acceptable solutions, provide leadership for Company positions, and influence outcomes through relationships.
• Demonstrated oral presentation, listening, and communication skills.
• Project management, teamwork, and leadership skills to produce desired business results.
• Knowledge of external business environment, laws, political climate, the Companys strategies, policies, practices, and procedures, and the social climates where the Company operates.
• Knowledge of Company policy, procedures, practices, and in depth familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.