Prg Proj Spct 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is a unique state agency where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Its mission spans utility ratemaking, securities registration and enforcement, rail and pipeline safety, and corporate business filings. The agency boasts an average employment tenure of over 10 years. The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of: (1) compliance filings, (2) pending matters before the ACC relating to Utilities, (3) Open Meeting law and procedures, and (4) administrative requirements for the preparation and filing of Open Meeting and compliance documents.
• Familiarity with Commission Rules, practices and procedures, including the jurisdiction and regulatory authority of ACC Statutes, Rules and Regulations, and Division policies and procedures.
• Skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases.
• Skills in research techniques related to complex assignments.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and phone skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Tactful and appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Highly developed organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively ensure that utilities comply with Commission Orders and Rules with timely filing of reports and memorandums.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently and multi-task in a fast-paced regulatory work environment.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex matters.
• Successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
• Disclosure of any interests in regulated entities and divestment of any prohibited interests.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for compliance with and the enforcement of the Arizona Revised Statutes, Federal Regulations, Arizona Administrative Code of Rules, and Commission decisions as they apply to regulated Telecommunications, Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer utilities.
• Responsible for the review of all compliance documents and compliance actions.
• Oversight of Compliance negotiations with regulated utilities.
• Responsible for reporting enforcement/compliance to the Co-Directors and Commissioners.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining compliance database.
• Responsible for developing compliance strategies.
• Responsible for Annual Report filing compliance and review.
• Responsible for the management of the Compliance database.
• Oversight of utility compliance filings.
• Preparation of reports to the Manager of Compliance, the Co-Directors and Commissioners on pending compliance.
• Prepare Order to Show Cause when compliance is not met.
• Prepare Open Meeting Memorandums and Proposed Orders.
• Maintain accurate and complete database.
• Responsible for the technical reviews of tariff and other compliance filings as appropriate.

Benefits

• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.
• Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
• Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state.
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed