Policy Advisor (Regulatory and Legislative Electric Utilities) - Central Coast Community Energy - Monterey, CA

Job title: Policy Advisor (Regulatory and Legislative Electric Utilities) [adinserter block="1"] Company: Central Coast Community Energy [adinserter block="1"] Job description: Description The Policy Advisor works under the direction of the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs, in representing Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) in various regulatory and legislative matters. The Advisor evaluates proposed regulatory policies and legislation to assess the impact on CCCE and assists in analyzing and developing positions on issues. The Advisor may be assigned to represent CCCE before regulatory agencies, perform outreach to legislators, participate on behalf of CCCE in California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) working groups and committees. Regulatory bodies will generally include the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Independent System Operator, and California Energy Commission, but may include other agencies, such as the California Air Resources Board or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Additional Information Excellent pay and generous benefits including health, retirement and paid leave CCCE requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment Employees are required to work in the Monterey office during normal business hours (M-F) Open until filled. The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information. Example of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Track, review, analyze and summarize regulatory proceedings that could impact CCCE and its customers. Track, analyze, interpret, and summarize bills introduced in the California legislature that could impact CCCE and its customers. Identify and analyze the impact of CCCE's enrollments, rates, energy programs, and energy market data on regulatory and legislative issues. Brief the Director of Regulatory and Legislative Affairs and other CCCE leadership and provide technical and/or analytic input on regulatory and legislative matters. Represent CCCE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of data requests, written filings, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits. Represent CCCE in the legislative process through preparation of education materials for policymakers, attendance at legislative events, organizing meetings with legislators and other relevant stakeholders. May participate in administrative hearings. Collaborate closely with other CCCE departments on issues affecting regulatory and legislative matters. Assist with meetings and events by developing agendas, taking meeting minutes, following-up with members on after-action items, and preparing programs and brochures. Attend conferences, meetings, and seminars to maintain expertise of legislative and regulatory initiatives and impact. Write staff reports and presentations for Board and Committee meetings. May lead other working groups. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Typical Qualifications Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, or energy policy at an electric utility, regulatory agency, consulting firm, or legislative office with emphasis on electric procurement issues, energy efficiency, energy market structure, or a closely related field. A Master's degree or higher in economics, business administration, environmental science, public policy or a related field can substitute for up to one year of the required experience. Supplemental Information Knowledge of: California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC regulatory practices, protocols, and procedures. California utility rate design, electric resource planning, demand resource solutions and regulatory relations. California legislative process and protocols. Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory and legislative activity. Principles and practices in the areas of Power Charge Indifference Adjustment structure and calculations, energy resources and procurement and other to be determined areas. Ability to: Interpret rules, regulations, and guidelines. Researching and analyzing complex problems, evaluating varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines Analyze, understand, and project the impact and political implication of decisions and recommendation. Preparing clear, concise and complete analysis, proposals, reports and other written materials. Provide prompt, efficient and responsive service. Compile, summarize, and communicate complex topics in easy to understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences. Deliver clear oral and written communication. Treat staff, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect. Work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups contacted in the course of work. Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information. Prioritize work to meet established deadlines with plans, schedules, and milestones. Maintain accurate records and meet critical deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization. [adinserter block="1"] Expected salary: $5833.33 - 12500 per month [adinserter block="1"] Location: Monterey, CA [adinserter block="1"] Job date: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:13:10 GMT [adinserter block="1"] Apply for the job now! Apply! Apply tot his job