Compliance Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) - Energy Department

City of San Jose • San Jose, CA

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of San José is seeking a full-time Compliance Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) to join the Regulatory Compliance & Policy Division within the Energy Department. This role supports San José Clean Energy (SJCE), the city's not-for-profit electricity supplier. SJCE provides clean energy to over 350,000 customer accounts, contributing to San José's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. The Compliance Specialist will oversee energy-related procurement, programs, load forecasting, and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to regulations such as Integrated Resource Planning, Mid-Term Reliability, Renewable Portfolio Standards, and Resource Adequacy. This position involves managing compliance requirements, serving as a point of contact for regulators, anticipating future needs, designing operating protocols, conducting policy research, and ensuring timely submission of all compliance filings and data requests. The role also includes collaborating internally and with other Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) on procurement compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting California state energy-related compliance reports for a load-serving entity, possess strong organizational and planning skills, and be adept at communicating technical information to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Power Resources Specialist I Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.
• Power Resources Specialist I Experience: None
• Power Resources Specialist II Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.
• Power Resources Specialist II Experience: One (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations.
• Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s license may be required.
• Form 700 Requirement: This position required a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in drafting California state energy-related compliance reports for a load serving entity.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Adept in planning to meet deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in communicating technical information to lay audiences.
• Experienced in working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance efforts, which will include some individual and some collaborative work.
• Map out and manage state energy-related compliance requirements, keeping staff aware of upcoming deadlines and potential challenges.
• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory compliance, standards, and regulations.
• Anticipate emerging compliance needs and monitor regulatory proceedings for changing policy and compliance requirements.
• Design operating protocols to ensure SJCE adheres to processes aligned with our goals and allows for continuous improvements.
• Assist with policy research and development to maintain current knowledge of regulatory trends and changes to future market conditions.
• Ensure all compliance filings, ex parte notices, data requests, and similar items are properly and formally submitted.
• Collaborate internally and with other CCAs on various procurement compliance efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level