Regulatory Affairs Manager - Electric (90.25)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

POSITION DEFINITION : Regulatory Affairs Manager - Electric

The Regulatory Affairs Manager performs a wide variety of substantive and complex analytical, business, regulatory and ratemaking-related tasks that affect the operations of the company. This includes, ensuring that the Regulatory Affairs department complies with regulatory requirements and filings. The Regulatory Affairs Manager must be able to combine analytical skills with an ability to communicate effectively to various internal and external stakeholders. This position will mainly be responsible for the regulatory matters associated with the electric operations of Bear Valley Electric Service, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the development of applications, prepared testimony, exhibits and work papers for all general rate case applications as well as other applications filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
• Serves as Project Manager for processing regulatory applications through the CPUC
• Provides testimony at hearings involving general rate case and other regulatory proceedings
• Represents the Company in industry-wide proceedings and workshops at the CPUC and other regulatory agencies
• Maintains open communication with Accounting Department regarding rate issues
• Provides expertise and advice on regulatory issues to operating and accounting personnel as needed
• Maintains ongoing contact with CPUC to obtain status of current rate issues, rules and regulations. Develops rapport with CPUC staff and Commissioners to consistently communicate company information and gather insight relevant to regulatory issues facing the company and the Commission
• Responsible for performing complex regulatory, accounting, budgetary and statistical analysis
• Communicates relevant CPUC related issues to Company personnel
• Interacts with customers when necessary to discuss rate-related matters
• Supervises and develops assigned regulatory personnel
• Ensures compliance with regulatory deadlines established by the CPUC and governmental agencies

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL PERSON IN THIS POSITION

The successful Regulatory Affairs Manager has the ability to :

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Other Required Skills :

The nature of the job may require some travel and requires the Regulatory Affairs Manager to work well with others in multi-tasking situations. The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies associated with this job. May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and / or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE : Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

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