Power Resources Compliance Manager

MCE • Concord, CA

3h • $132,105 - $172,838 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Power Resources Compliance Manager, you will work under the general direction of the Senior Commercial Counsel or the General Counsel. You will manage MCE’s power supply compliance and maintain a deep understanding of the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) wholesale electricity and capacity regulations, including Integrated Resource Planning, Mid-Term Reliability (MTR) procurement mandates, Resource Adequacy, Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA), the Renewables Portfolio Standard, Power Source Disclosure, and Cap and Trade. You will produce compliance reports and advise on power compliance and regulatory matters, ensuring the agency complies with all CPUC, California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) power supply regulations.
You will work closely with relevant MCE departments to ensure compliance and understanding of regulatory matters. In conjunction with the Power Resources department, you will ensure all power procurement matters comply with regulations and standards. You will maintain a deep understanding of MCE’s power supply contracts, state and federal power supply regulations and advise departments on compliance updates and new initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an electric energy related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy compliance at an electric utility, non-profit or government agency such as - Transportation Agency of Northern California (TANC), CPUC, CEC that is closely related to the magnitude and scale of an electric utility.
• Strong experience using Microsoft office- specifically Excel and Database
• Knowledge of: Power supply rules and regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
• Procurement processes to support mandatory and voluntary compliance programs.
• Different types of Power Supply Agreements.
• Effective project management techniques.
• Regulations and laws governing compliance and public records act requests in a public agency.
• Efficient and effective process and operations management.
• Principles and practices of supervision in a public agency.
• California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC regulatory practices and procedures.
• CPUC/CEC? electric utility rate design, electric resource planning, microgrids, demand response solutions, distributed energy resources, transportation electrification, and regulatory relations.
• Microsoft Office Suite includes Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Depending upon the assignment, principles, and practices in the areas of energy efficiency, resources, and procurement, or other to-be-determined areas.
• Ability to: Be thorough and detail oriented.
• Manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons encountered during the performance of duties including leadership, board, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Take responsibility and work independently, as well as work as a team member.
• Perform quantitative data and statistical analysis and effectively communicate results to others.
• Work with diverse communities with diverse levels of understanding.
• Language and Reasoning Skills
• Exercise exceptional analytical skills, sound judgment, creative problem solving, and commercial awareness.
• Analyze and interpret substantial amounts of information quickly and accurately and make sound policy recommendations.
• Develop high-quality writing, research, and communication work products and deliver clear and persuasive oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field is also preferable and would be applicable for two years of experience).

Responsibilities

• Map out and manage all of the power supply compliance requirements relevant to MCE and keep relevant MCE staff aware of upcoming deadlines and potential challenges.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Power Resources team regarding all power supply compliance, standards, and regulations.
• Produce compliance reports, working with both MCE’s Power Resources and Legal teams.
• This includes CPUC’s Integrated Resource Planning filings, CPUC’s RPS Compliance Reports, CPUC’s RPS Procurement Plans, the CPUC’s MTR compliance reports, Resource Adequacy filings, and the CEC’s Power Source Disclosure Reporting, CARB emissions reporting.
• Take the lead on regulatory requirements and support filings across the agency, CalCCA data requests, public record act requests, and other ad hoc requests.
• Anticipate emerging compliance needs and monitor regulatory proceedings for changing regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Design operating protocols to ensure the Power Resources team adheres to processes aligned with agency goals and allows for continuous improvements to internal systems and controls.
• Assist with policy research and development to maintain current knowledge of regulatory trends and changes to future market conditions.
• Assist with legislative analysis and create potential talking points on bills
• Collaborate with other CCAs on various procurement compliance efforts

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and perks, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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