Compliance Specialist

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the Compliance and Regulatory Department by executing processes or performing actions designed to maintain PEC’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information
Knowledge of basic project management
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Two years of related legal, regulatory, or compliance experience, including administrative research that includes compiling and evaluating facts
Directly related experience may substitute for education

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate assigned regulatory and compliance projects, including schedule management, internal/external project coordination, research/report production, and document management
Monitor and analyze applicable regulatory changes and proceedings to stay informed of events and issues from organizations such as the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Reliability Entity, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and other State and Federal regulatory agencies
Coordinate with, and gather facts from, Cooperative stakeholders to draft documents, reports, and correspondence for timely filing with regulatory entities
Manage compliance and regulatory recordkeeping requirements according to Compliance and Regulatory procedures and PEC's Records Retention Schedule
Manage the posting or communication of content and information using the Compliance and Regulatory internal sites
Execute the processing of various requests and tasks that support any of the programs that fall within the Compliance and Regulatory umbrella as required
Coordinate with Policy Administrators and Policy Preparers throughout the Cooperative to assist with the policy creation and revision process
Coordinate with Tariff Stakeholders, Senior Leadership, and Executive Leadership on any proposed Tariff and Business Rules revisions and manage the internal review process
Assist with the handling of insurance claims and provide support for all insurance activities, including gathering data for the renewal process
Promote an ethical culture of compliance in alignment with PEC’s Code of Conduct, Cooperative Values, and Policies and Procedures
Monitor PEC’s Compliance Item tracking system and ensure timely reporting of Compliance Item status
Conduct periodic compliance reviews of policies and internal process/controls as required
Draft presentations and coordinate or conduct training to internal and external audiences
Conduct independent research of regulatory and compliance issues, laws, and regulations affecting the operation of the Cooperative
Address moderately complex compliance and regulatory issues and refer more complex issues to appropriate staff
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance