Closes: July 13, 2026

Job Description

Provides technical and program management leadership in developing, monitoring, and administering Enterprise Safety & compliance program objectives for HOP. 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.

HOP Qualifications

• Lead the implementation and integration of HOP principles across operations, safety programs, and existing risk frameworks.
• Coach leaders and frontline employees on practical HOP tools, field application, and learning-focused behaviors.
• Partner with operations leadership to embed HOP into daily work planning, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver HOP training, workshops, and field coaching that build trust, engagement, open reporting, and learning.
• Apply HOP principles to critical risk activities and SIF exposure by helping teams recognize error-likely situations, verify safeguards, and manage high-consequence energy sources

Preferred

• Completion of a HOP Practitioner program or equivalent training preferred.
• Experience in utilities, energy, construction, or other high-energy environments.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and strengthening controls for high-energy hazards, including electrical, mechanical, pressure, thermal, and stored energy systems.

Program Manager I Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field required.
• Three (3) years progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as occupational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, or other safety-related 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.

Hiring Range: $88,336 to $114,838

Program Manager II Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene or related field required.
• Seven (7) years progressively increasing responsibility in areas such as occupational safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, safety management systems, or other safety-related 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budget principles, development, and administration.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496

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

To ApplyWe encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee's various 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".

Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That's why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match
• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions
• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation
• Life and disability insurance for added peace of mind
• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health
• Education and development support including tuition assistance
• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact
• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $88,336 to $162,614. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to [redacted]