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Posted: 03-Mar-25
Location: Wenatchee, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $154,880 - $193,600
Years of Experience:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: 12460
LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in central Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers. As a public power leader, we embrace the challenges and opportunities of our dynamic operations.
Powered by the Columbia River, we generate hydropower while prioritizing environmental stewardship. Each year, we invest millions of dollars and countless hours to protect fish, wildlife, and plant ecosystems. Our efforts also include creating 14 parks, welcoming over 3 million visitors annually.
Wenatchee, home to Chelan PUD, is a recreational paradise, recognized by Forbes as a top place to retire. The Wenatchee Valley offers scenic beauty, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life with over 200 days of sunshine each year. Here, small-town charm meets big-city amenities, with abundant outdoor activities like water sports, hiking, biking, skiing, and golfing. The region is also known for its excellent wines.
Consider Chelan PUD for your next career move and join a welcoming community with an exceptional lifestyle.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please include your cover letter, resume and writing sample in one PDF document.
Cover letter and writing sample: In your cover letter, discuss how your education and experience has prepared you to work in the role of Staff Attorney, specifically addressing your professional legal experience in the following areas as applicable:
- municipal
- energy law
- public procurement
- contract
- business
- real estate
- construction law
Include a writing sample along with your cover letter and resume. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter, resume and writing sample into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for March 23.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
The advertised hiring range for the Staff Attorney is $154,880 - $193,600, with a maximum opportunity of up to $232,320 with tenure and strong performance.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.
Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.
Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.
The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.
For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
JOB POSTING
Overview
Provide legal counsel and guidance to assist in compliance with the many laws applicable to the District. Provide professional interpretations and recommendations to District Commission, management and professional staff on issues or concerns that have potential legal impacts to the District. Provide legal review and representation in District actions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and transactions.
Responsibilities
- Provide a variety of complex and specialized legal functions in all operational areas to protect the best interests of the District. Each incumbent possesses specialized knowledge in particular areas and will be the lead attorney in those areas as directed by the General Counsel. The expectation is that staff attorneys will carry out broad legal assignments, which are complex and difficult in nature under minimal supervision.
- Prepare, negotiate, draft and/or review legal documents, contracts, policies and other instruments of all types regarding District operations.
- Assist District staff in maintaining compliance with laws, policies and contracts. Provide consultation and advice on technical, systems or process related topics. Resolve conflicts, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve conflicts, as needed. May negotiate issues or solutions with regulatory agencies, or other outside entities.
- Perform legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions for the General Counsel, General Manager, Board and/or others as assigned or as needed to protect the best interests of the District.
- Attend Commission meetings and provide backup, as assigned, to relieve the General Counsel due to absences.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Reports To
Managing Attorney
Overtime exemption
Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- Juris Doctorate (Ph. D.; J. D.) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience
- 5+ years related experience with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: municipal, energy law, public procurement, contract, business, real estate or construction law is required.
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Advanced legal knowledge of municipal law and areas of assigned specialty, such as business, energy marketing and trading, public procurement, contract, real estate, contract management or regulatory compliance.
- In depth knowledge of District operations related to areas of assigned specialty.
- Strong speaking and writing skills.
- Thorough and accurate research and analytical skills through the use of the Internet and Lexis.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong active listening skills.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Complex problem-solving skills.
- Judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of professionals, management , and public officials.
- Strong reasoning abilities are necessary to form rules, conclusions and answers that make sense.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; and general office equipment including computer, telephone, fax, copiers, etc.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: See full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers
District Values
- Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
- Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
- Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
- Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to employee confidential information, such as social security numbers, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and/or HIPAA protected information.
DISCLAIMER
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. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.