Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: $58,843.20 - $101,836.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position shall provide support for Grant PUD’s NERC Reliability Compliance Program. While developing a comprehensive understanding of the NERC Reliability Compliance Program, this position will provide a focused effort on the daily maintenance of the tools used to track and monitor compliance activities and tasks for both “Operations and Planning” and “Critical Infrastructure Protection” Reliability Standards. Reliability activities, tasks, and business process initiatives are designed to assure Grant PUD meet its NERC Regulatory obligations thoroughly and on a timely basis.

Essential Function

Essential Functions: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports the management of Grant PUD’s Reliability Compliance Program; is responsible for the daily maintenance of the tools used to communicate, track, and monitor compliance tasks, initiatives, and activities; and develop a comprehensive understanding of the NERC Reliability Compliance Program.
• Assists Reliability Compliance and Grant PUD staff with managing and meeting the objectives of the Reliability Compliance Program and assures that the utility maintains compliance with Reliability Standards; maintain compliance evidentiary records related to NERC/WECC reliability compliance including operations and planning, cyber security and physical security. Participate and be responsive to Regulator inquiries including spot-checks, investigations, annual self-certification, audits, etc. and responding to data requests, coordination of compliance evidence, preparing reports, organizing and presenting evidence.
• Maintain and work to improve databases, spreadsheets, SharePoint lists, DocMinder Tasks and other tools used to track compliance tasks, initiatives, and related activities. In addition to maintaining program specific tasks and processes, this position supports the development and maintenance of all programmatic processes and procedures regarding the Internal Compliance Program, meeting compliance obligations, status reporting, and internal controls.
• Communicate knowledgeably and effectively about the Reliability Compliance Program, compliance program initiatives, disseminate the proper information and documentation to the appropriate parties;provide support for compliance staff, coordinate and communicate to ensure the timely completion of all work.
• Staff shall demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan and Vision 2021. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures;
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree is desirable (equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree).
• 4+ years’ experience in a compliance related field or similar discipline.

License and Certification

• A valid State driver’s license with no restrictions.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of – Grant PUD policies and procedures; what the North American Reliability Corporation is (desirable)

Skill in – written and oral communications; use of standard office workstation applications including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint; use of SharePoint; use of office technology for extend periods or time to perform daily work assignments; attention to detail; sifting through data to spot omissions, errors, and/ or inconsistences; analyzing and solving problems logically and conceptually; implementing technology projects; applying continuous improvement principles to all aspects of daily work activities.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours

• For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.