Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from City of Spokane
Job overview
The Upriver Dam Relicensing Specialist is a temporary, part-time role supporting the City of Spokane Water Department with the FERC relicensing project, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic planning for the dam's relicensing.
Responsibilities and impact
The specialist will review licensing documents for accuracy, recommend relicensing strategies, attend stakeholder meetings, create technical memos, and use software tools to support the project while maintaining attention to detail and effective communication.
Compensation and benefits
The position is temporary and seasonal, with approximately 10 hours per week, and includes paid sick leave per state legislation; no specific salary or additional benefits are mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and regional relicensing experience relevant to local stakeholders, with strong technical, communication, and decision-making skills; passing a criminal background check is required.
Work environment and culture
The City of Spokane values diversity and equal opportunity, supporting an inclusive work environment without discrimination and represented by Local 270 for temp seasonal employees.
Company information
The City of Spokane Water Department manages water resources and infrastructure, including the Upriver Dam project under FERC regulations.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Spokane, Washington, with work hours approximately 10 hours per week on an as-needed basis.
Unique job features
This role is unique as a temporary, part-time position focused specifically on the technical and strategic aspects of a federal dam relicensing project under FERC regulations.
Company overview
The City of Spokane is a municipal government organization responsible for providing essential services and infrastructure to the residents of Spokane, Washington. They manage public utilities, including water and waste management, maintain public safety through police and fire departments, and oversee urban planning and development. The city generates revenue through taxes, utility fees, and federal and state grants. Established in 1881, Spokane has a rich history of growth driven by its strategic location and natural resources, making it a pivotal hub in the Pacific Northwest.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your Bachelor’s degree and any regional relicensing experience, highlighting knowledge of local impacts and stakeholder engagement relevant to Upriver Dam FERC relicensing.
Focus on showcasing your technical expertise in reviewing licensing documentation, quality control, and your ability to produce clear, concise technical memos outlining strategic recommendations.
Apply through multiple channels including the City of Spokane’s official career portal and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility for this temp-seasonal role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or project team members in the Water Department or related divisions at City of Spokane; start conversations by asking about recent relicensing challenges or expressing interest in how the City manages stakeholder collaboration.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'FERC relicensing,' 'technical documentation review,' 'stakeholder engagement,' 'quality control,' and 'technical memos' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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