Closes: November 19, 2024
Starting Range: $81,672 to $121,576 per year
Full Range: $81,672 to $135,961 per year

Job Description
Provides technical and program management leadership in developing, monitoring, and administering objectives related to Natural Gas Safety & Asset Programs (Atmospheric Corrosion (AC), Leak Survey (LS), Pipeline Marker (PLM), Isolated Steel Riser Inspection and Replacement, and Cross Bore Inspection). Leads and supports proactive program planning, estimation, budgeting, and documentation and coordinates with team members on execution and monitoring. Builds and implements procedures, templates, and methods to monitor, evaluate, prioritize, and prepare for program opportunities. Responsible for overall program delivery to include budget, timeline, quality, change management, communication plans, and deliverables including adherence to State and Federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements
Program Manager I

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental or Resource Management, Natural Gas, Project or Program Management, or related field required.
• Three (3) years of progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as natural gas, project/program management required.
• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking required.
• Project Management or Program Management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities required.
• Understanding of utility operations preferred.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements related to natural gas safety.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Program Manager II

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Engineering, Environmental or Resource Management, Natural Gas, Project or Program Management, or related field required.
• Seven (7) years of progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as natural gas, project/program management required.
• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and public speaking required.
• Project Management or Program Management experience required.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities required.
• Understanding of utility operations required.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to organize, synthesize, and communicate data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles, development, and administration.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements related to natural gas safety.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Gas Program Manager I, Starting Range: $81,672 - $106,174 per year, Full Range: $81,672 - $118,425 per year
Gas Program Manager II, Starting Range: $92,805 - $121,576 per year, Full Range: $92,805 - $135,961 per year

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.

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
This position is considered safety sensitive by Avista Corporation for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test (including cannabis) 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)