Job description
Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and Oklahoma 2022.
We have an exciting opportunity open for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist based near our office locations in either Little Rock or Fort Smith, AR with the ability to work remote. We will also consider Texas based/remote.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is involved in all aspects of the Regulatory Department’s work ranging from legal reviews and research to preparation and submittal of filing documents. The person in this role will use their knowledge and experience of the state and national regulatory landscape to coordinate cases and review regulatory filings and other projects. The role requires the ability to interact and update senior leaders and state/local officials, influence others, and make independent decisions about the recommended best course of action regarding regulatory matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates, prepares, and reviews regulatory submissions to assure rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation
- Conducts research and analysis, recommends appropriate course of action and implements changes
- Prepares, analyzes and evaluates legal and business documents, memorandum, reports, and/or filings
- Prepares and organizes case research, notes, and documents
- Timely files regulatory documents and responses to data requests
- Maintains knowledge of current and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents
- Monitors state and national regulatory proceedings and provides updates to management and other impacted cross functional teams/people
- Assists with drafting and preparation of tariff provisions, presentations and policies to support the Company’s regulatory initiatives
- Maintains, updates and communicates customer rates
- Assists in compiling and maintaining data relating to rates, revenue, and customer billing
- Updates the department tracker/calendar, tariff books and Commission Rule books
- Maintains Regulatory Department documents
- Provides other departments with regulatory information (e.g., rate changes, Commission decisions, etc.) that affect them
- Reviews invoices and coordinates processing to help ensure timely payment within budget
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in relatable field from an accredited college/university preferred
- Experience with public utility regulation and/or rates preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Effective analytical, computer, problem assessment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to evaluate and recommend courses of action in response to inquiries
- Knowledge of analytical techniques and regulatory concepts
- Strong writing and research skills, expected to demonstrate expertise through summarizing complex filings
- General knowledge of pipeline systems, facility operations, tariff provisions and service agreements preferred
- Ability to interpret public utility rules and assist in ensuring company compliance
- Ability to define problems, collect data and draw conclusions
- Ability to diplomatically hold others accountable
- Design and implement creative and efficient processes
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort interfacing with Company executives and Commission Staff
- Able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Team
- Extremely well-organize
- Ability to multi-task and maintain high performance under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours when needed
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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