FERC Program Coordinator

Job Description

Position Description

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The Program Coordinator reports to the FERC License Program Manager and provides program coordination and support for the FERC License Program. This position supports the successful delivery of major programs and projects associated with ongoing FERC license compliance, as well as upcoming FERC relicensing, surrender, and transfer activities for Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric projects.

This position supports compliance with requirements established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including the Division of Licensing and the Division of Hydropower Administration and Compliance (DHAC), as well as internal programmatic systems and processes. The Program Coordinator assists with tracking license implementation activities, interim and formal schedules, and program milestones to support timely and compliant execution of FERC license requirements. Major tasks include developing and maintaining schedules, budgets, tracking tools, program documentation, reporting, and internal and external communications as well as identification and escalation of issues, risks, and emerging concerns.

The position supports Tacoma Power’s mission to create clean, reliable, and marketable energy while ensuring responsible stewardship of natural and cultural resources. Program activities span a broad range of resource areas, including fish and wildlife, forestry, land management, recreation, cultural resources, instream flows, water quality, and reservoir management.

The Program Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting the FERC Licensing Program and ensuring the current and future goals and obligations associated with Tacoma Power’s four hydroelectric project licenses are accomplished in a coordinated, timely, and compliant manner. The position works collaboratively across programs and disciplines within Tacoma Power to align FERC licensing and compliance activities with related operational, environmental, regulatory, and resource stewardship efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate FERC Licensing Program activities by serving as a member of the FERC Licensing Core Team and supporting coordination across relicensing, license surrender, transfer, and compliance efforts. Facilitate action-item tracking, decision documentation, communications, and alignment of critical program activities.
• Develop and maintain program controls and tracking systems for FERC licensing and compliance activities, including scopes, schedules, budgets, critical paths, milestones, resource availability, risks, action items, and other program performance measures. Provide timely information and reporting to support program management and decision-making.
• Coordinate project teams and advisory groups supporting Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric licenses by facilitating communication, accountability, and alignment among internal teams, consultants, contractors, agencies, and stakeholders. Identify emerging issues and support timely escalation and resolution of risks affecting program objectives.
• Support FERC license compliance and regulatory requirements for Tacoma Power’s four hydroelectric projects by monitoring license obligations, reporting requirements, payments, FERC exhibits, agency and stakeholder commitments, and other compliance activities. Track license requirements and deadlines to support timely completion and reduce regulatory risk.
• Coordinate meetings, communications, and program materials for senior management, internal and external teams, advisory groups, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders. Develop agendas, presentations, briefing materials, action-item records, and decision documentation to support effective program communication and governance.
• Support contracts, task orders, submittals, and program documentation associated with FERC licensing, relicensing, surrender, transfer, and compliance activities. Coordinate with internal records and information management resources to maintain accurate, accessible, and appropriately controlled program documentation and ensure required FERC submittals are completed and filed on schedule.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional development by identifying opportunities to improve program coordination, tracking, reporting, and information management processes; coordinating across related utility functions; and maintaining knowledge of FERC licensing and compliance practices through relevant training, conferences, and professional development.

Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, architecture, project management or directly related field such as environmental science

Minimum Experience*
4 years of experience in urban planning, development, construction or inspection. Regulatory compliance or natural resources experience is preferred.

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

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Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Annual Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80

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City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific