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GENERAL SUMMARY

In alignment with agency strategies and priorities, this position is responsible for developing and implementing Energy Northwest’s tribal affairs strategy and program in coordination with senior leadership and the CCO. Serve as an agency community representative. Perform other internal and external public relations, to include research, planning, writing and news publication, analysis, project work, tours, events, and community engagement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tribal and Community Relations

The success of our projects is contingent upon meaningful Tribal collaboration, therefore, as the Tribal Relations Lead, this position is responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement a holistic tribal engagement program

• In developing and implementing the agency’s tribal engagement program, develop engagement policy to include program guidance and best practices, systems for tracking and maintaining information on tribal engagement and partnerships, develop engagement strategies, and build technical and staffing capacity (if/when appropriate).

• Include plan for outreach visits to Tribal nations and communities for leadership.

• Serve, as appropriate, as the agency’s representative to Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities including serving as a representative of the agency at related tribal events at relevant state, regional and national meetings.

• Develop and maintain Tribal relationships and consultation with an appreciative understanding of Tribal cultures, histories and interests in our project areas, recognize the vital importance of Indigenous knowledge in environmental stewardship and leadership.

• Coordinate and manage the relationship between the agency and tribes across the state/region.

• Meet regularly with Tribal leaders and affiliated organizations in the state and region to build, strengthen and sustain relationship with Energy Northwest.

• Work internally to build cultural competency and capacity for appropriate partnerships and be a critical advisor, thought partner, and expert resource to support the responsible development, construction and operation of clean energy projects.

• Serve as a resource for all EN staff who seek to build relationships with Tribes and indigenous communities.

• Provide thought leadership and visibility for Tribal engagement strategies and actions with internal project teams such as legal, environmental compliance and strategy, clean energy development, public and government affairs, engineering, and construction management; external teams like environmental and engineering consultants and external legal counsel; and external stakeholders such as the Department of Energy, private landowners, community organizations such as TRIDEC, the cities and ports, and local/state/federal resource agencies.

• Engage with Tribal focused agencies and organizations in the state, including but not limited to the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, the Department of Energy Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, DOE-RL’s Tribal Program, the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Columbia River Intertribal Fishery Commission, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, the Potlatch Fund and other related Intertribal organizations in the northwest region.

• Advise the leadership team on issues affecting tribes and Native communities.

• In consultation with tribal officials and Energy Northwest leadership, develop strategies, procedures, and protocols for discussions with tribal governments with the goal of creating mutually beneficial agreements and partnerships.

• Coordinate and collaborate with other stakeholder tribal liaisons.

• Identify consultants and resources need to support the tribal relations program; and work collaboratively together to achieve desired results.

• Engage in learning about projects and initiatives Energy Northwest is involved in.

• Understand projects and initiatives the tribes are interested and involved in.

• Serve as a key resource to connect Energy Northwest team members to appropriate tribal members.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

• Must support the biennial refueling outage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience working in tribal affairs, external affairs, advocacy, lobbying and/or related careers, ideally in positions that have served American Indians/Alaska Native and other diverse constituencies; strong demonstration and experience of building, managing and sustaining professional relationship also acceptable. OR

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and seven years relevant experience. OR

• High School Diploma/GED and nine years relevant experience.

This position is open until filled.

Pay Range

$103,563.00 - $155,345.00 Annual

Midpoint:

$129,454.00

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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