Natural Resources FERC Program Manager

$107,328 - $151,112/Yr

Tacoma Public Utilities - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Tacoma, WA

10,001+ employees

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

The Natural Resources FERC Program Manager at Tacoma Public Utilities is a strategic leadership role focused on supporting and enhancing relicensing efforts while ensuring compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license requirements for Tacoma Power's Dams. The position involves leading the development of plans, schedules, and processes for FERC relicensing, managing implementation across various critical areas, and coordinating with regulators to uphold compliance and advance Tacoma Power's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead negotiations with federal, state, tribal, and local governments, along with environmental and community organizations, to secure agreements on FERC license terms and operational agreements for Tacoma Power projects.
• Architect and oversee the execution of relicensing strategies, including the organization of stakeholder meetings and the creation of robust processes and tracking systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive FERC tracking and compliance reporting systems to ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documents and tasks.
• Lead the management and execution of FERC license-mandated programs, covering critical areas such as fisheries, wildlife, forest and land management, cultural resources, instream flows, water quality, reservoir management, and recreation.
• Critically evaluate and refine reports and documents for submission to FERC and other agencies, ensuring precision and regulatory adherence.
• Oversee the lifecycle of consultant contracts, from selection and administration to presentation before the Public Utility Board.
• Engage in ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, forestry, resource management, archeology or other scientific field related to assignment.
• 5 years of professional level experience in environmental programs including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level.
• First Aid and CPR certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Washington State Driver's License.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance