Closes: July 31, 2023
Starting Range: $117,433 to $155,012, ML 12
Full Range: $117,433 to $173,801
Job Description
The primary duties of this position are to address legislation activities and to assess the impact of government agency administrative policy decisions, as well as keep Company personnel apprised of, or provide interpretation of, legislation and administrative rules impacting Company operations and its customers. Performance of these duties may entail assisting Company management and personnel in the performance of their duties that may or may not be impacted by legislation or administrative policy decisions.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinates activities on state, and local levels for purpose of protecting and enhancing the interests of the Company and its customers. Provides awareness, advice and counsel on governmental, legislative, and regulatory matters that may have an impact on customers and the Company.
- Identifies and manages key issues impacting the Company; plans and directs Company activities or programs involving those issues.
- Engages the Company with various state organizations, including the executive and legislative branches of state government, and industry associations.
- Maintains contact and close working relationships with elected and appointed officials at the state level, in order to stay apprised of issues affecting the Company.
- Assists company personnel on the interpretation of legislation and administrative rules; also provides support in response to administrative actions and the preparation of documents in response to a regulatory inquiry or mandate.
- Research and other forms of assistance provided in support of company personnel in response to administrative actions.
- Prepares and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders explaining public policies and their implications through newsletters articles and weekly reports in order to assist the management of the costs of operating the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- Master’s degree in business, political science, law or related preferred.
- Requires a minimum of five years legislative experience, with at least two as a Lobbyist.
- Effective & flexible communication skills, both oral and written, are essential to this position.
- Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal legislative issues and processes required.
- Position regular requires travel to/from Olympia and Spokane.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click “Submit”.
BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.
Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.
Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.
Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)