Regulatory Affairs Manager
Johnson City, TX, US, 78636
PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636
Hybrid Work Options Available
$110,320.00 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for supporting strategies and operations of the organization's regulatory affairs function, which ensures compliance with governmental regulations or standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert for regulatory tariff filings and rate cases before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), including wholesale transmission service tariffs and transmission cost of service cases.
Develop and manage compliance filings and submittals to regulatory entities, including the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the PUCT, and other regional or local governmental authorities
Manage PUC Certificate of Convenience and Necessity activities, including regulatory case management for transmission lines and substations and coordination with other utilities and regulatory agencies.
Work with cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to manage, develop, and submit required reporting to the PUC, including monthly transmission construction reports.
Manage and externally advocate Cooperative's position with respect to proposed regulatory rulemakings, including coordinating with external stakeholders and advising Cooperative executives on rulemaking impacts.
Interpret regulatory standards and support strategy development for ensuring compliance.
Represent the organization in meetings with regulatory authorities
Track pending changes in the regulatory environment to allow for efficient organizational response to new legislation or regulatory requirements.
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Participate and represent the Cooperative in industry groups when in the interest of the business and its operations.
Develop and sustain relationships with regulatory entities, stakeholder groups, and market participants.
Serve as a liaison with regulatory entities on behalf of the Cooperative and support internal coordination efforts with regulatory authorities.
Keep abreast with industry affairs by tracking emerging trends in the industry.
Analyze policy and regulatory trends that could positively or negatively impact company operations and business development opportunities and provide reporting and integration plans to key business leaders.
Support the internal cross-functional analysis and development of the Cooperative's regulatory policy positions and advocate the position through participation in the stakeholder processes.
Perform a substantive review of applicable regulatory and policy issues, including when appropriate a cost impact to the Cooperative and its members
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities
Provide technical direction, advice, and mentorship to others
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, regulatory and legislative developments that affect the electric industry in Texas
Knowledge of electric utility transmission, distribution, and/or wholesale power operations
Knowledge of the ERCOT market and ERCOT stakeholder process
Knowledge of PUCT regulatory filing and contested case processes
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and budgeting
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Skilled in business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation leadership techniques and budgeting
Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems
Skilled in providing training, coaching, leadership, direction and supervision to staff
Skilled in communicating effectively with all levels within the organization
Skilled in project management
Skilled in planning, scheduling, prioritizing and coordinating work within assigned work area
Skilled in negotiation and influencing others
Skilled in articulating complex, technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
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Ability to negotiate and influence others
Ability to build Collaborative relationships
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to balance and manage competing high priority work demands
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Directly related experience may substitute for education
Five years of related experience, including three years of supervisory experience
Valid Driver's License
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
The employee may be required to travel
Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.
Position Open Until Filled
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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