Electric Compliance Analyst
Location
Description
FINAL FILING DATE: We are accepting the first 50 qualified applications or closing at 5 pm, July 24, 2018; whichever occurs first.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOU COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION.
THE POSITION
The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the regular and full-time position of Electric Compliance Analyst in the Electric Department. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday,
8:00 am –5:00 pm; a flex schedule may be available.
The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.
DEFINITION
To plan, analyze, interpret, implement, monitor, document and report comprehensive regulatory compliance activities within the Electric Department, ensuring operations are compliant with electric industry, Federal, State and local standards, rules and regulations as applied to electric operations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Electric Risk and Compliance Supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Maintain, improve, monitor and regularly audit a comprehensive compliance program in support of Electric Department operations.
- Maintain and audit operations to ensure compliance with electric industry Federal, State and local standards, regulations and rules, including electric reliability standards enforced by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC).
- Maintain and establish new processes, procedures and programs to monitor electric reliability standards development and inform appropriate staff of changes or additions to industry regulatory requirements and rules.
- Monitor and participate in industry forums and stakeholder groups relevant to the development and implementation of electric reliability standards in the western United States, as well as other Federal, State and Local regulations, rules and standards applicable the electric department.
- Maintain and improve a tracking and record-keeping program for regulatory compliance filing requirements.
- Monitor operations and analyze data to ensure compliance with a variety of Federal, State and local (regional) regulations; make recommendations for changes in operational procedures to remedy deficiencies identified.
- Develop, improve and conduct training for staff on operational procedures and practices, as they relate to industry regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Analyze deficiencies and create and recommend corrective action and mitigation plans including scope, timing and priority of planned response to observations, findings and conclusions of internal and external compliance audits and review of processes and procedures as they relate to Electric utility compliance with Federal State, and local standards and rules.
- Represent function on committees, outside organizations and at staff subcommittees as necessary, coordinate compliance activities within the utility, throughout the City and with outside agencies.
- Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for compliance programs; implement policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of regulatory compliance associated with the electric utility industry.
- Principles and practices of safety pertaining to electric utility operations and maintenance.
- Principles and practices of technical report writing and documentation.
- Principles and practices of management information systems.
- Principles and practices of investigation and record keeping activities.
- Principles and methods of developing and presenting training materials.
- Principles and practices of public administration.
- Principles of budget monitoring.
- Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
Ability to:
- Plan, analyze, implement, monitor and report comprehensive regulatory compliance strategies.
- On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
- On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds of less.
- Interpret and explain pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they related to compliance program elements and department activities.
- Interpret, explain and effectively apply Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules, policies and programs as they relate to environmental, and reliability compliance requirements of electric utility activities.
- Monitor and improve innovations designed to effectively track regulatory compliance requirements, in particular those of WECC and NERC.
- Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
- Prepare and make effective training presentations regarding regulatory compliance, both formally and informally.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- May supervise, train and evaluate assigned office support staff.
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two years of experience maintaining an energy compliance tracking or regulatory management program, preferably with emphasis on electric reliability standards enforced by NERC and WECC.
Training:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in engineering, business, economics, public administration or a related field.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Your response to question 2, the applicant’s education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your response to this question must be consistent with your employment application information. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your “Work Experience” section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
- Yes
- No
2. Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
3.How many years of energy industry compliance experience do you have?
- 0-1 years
- 2-5 Years
- 6-10 Years
- 10+ Years
4. For your answer to Question 3 above, what proportion of the years of experience was related to energy industry compliance?
- 0-25%
- 26-50%
- 51-75%
- 75-100%
5. Discuss your experience developing or maintaining an internal auditing or internal compliance program.
6. What are some best practices to ensure ongoing electric industry compliance with federal, state and local regulatory compliance standards?
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
Benefits
For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website at here. This position is in Management_Confidential.