Environmental Policy Advisor

PacifiCorp is seeking an Environmental Policy Advisor in Salt Lake City, UT, responsible for developing legislative and regulatory strategies on environmental issues across multiple states. Key tasks include evaluating laws, advising management, participating in hearings, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of experience in related fields, along with strong communication and writing skills.
Position: Environmental Policy Advisor, Salt Lake City ,UT #

Responsible for developing and implementing company legislative and regulatory strategies on various complex environmental issues for the states of California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Provides leadership and advice to management that guides the company's interest in fulfilling its Environmental RESPECT commitments.

Responsibilities
• Evaluate proposed state and federal laws and regulations that have the potential to impact company operations or policies. Develop comments on proposed state and federal laws and regulations.
• Integrate environmental assessments of existing and anticipated environmental regulations into the planning and operating decisions of the business units.
• Develop and maintain legislation and regulatory contacts as necessary to provide essential input on relevant laws and regulations.
• Advise management of the impact of proposed state and federal legislation and regulation and develop potential compliance strategies.
• Prepare and submit testimony in legislative or regulatory hearings. Proactively participate in trade associations and various task forces to assist in the development of laws and regulations.
• Assist in development and enactment of responsible environmental laws and sound public policy supported by the company.
• Maintain an understanding of processes within the business units and a working knowledge of environmental issues that may impact those processes.
• Provide leadership and direction to management on the Environmental RESPECT principles.
• Assist in the development of strategic environmental plans and initiatives.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Governmental Affairs, Communications or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of related progressive work experience.
• Communication and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to communicate complex information accurately and understandably.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with business unit personnel, government agencies, trade groups, outside stakeholders, and others.
• Superior writing skills, with the ability to read and summarize voluminous regulatory and legislative proposals and prepare comments on behalf of the Company.
• Knowledge of external business environment, laws, political climate and the Company's strategies, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental laws and regulations

Preferences
• JD, MBA or similar advanced degree.
• Knowledge of the utility industry, the political, economic, and social climates in which the Company operates.
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