March 28, 2024
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Federal Regulatory Coordinator I, II or Senior

Organization:
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
Region:
United States, Texas, Tucson
End of contest:
January 27, 2018
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Category:
Legal
Description
UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. UNS Energy Corporation's public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., provide electric and gas service to customers in southern and northern Arizona. For more information about UNS Energy Corporation, visit http://www.uns.com. 

Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We're evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.

In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Federal Regulatory Coordinator I, II or Senior. The successful candidate will coordinate with business areas and federal regulatory counsel to oversee compliance with various federal laws and regulations affecting UNS Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates including Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., UNS Gas, Inc., and UniSource Energy Development Company (collectively, the "Company"), including those mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"), North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC"), Western Electricity Coordinating Council ("WECC"), Securities Exchange Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission and Commodity Future Trading Commission, as well as laws governing the Company's political action committee.  Coordinates the collection, drafting review and submission of data from a variety of sources in response to federal regulatory filings, data requests, general rate case proceedings, and other federal regulatory matters. 

Position-Related Responsibilities

  • As requested, assists federal regulatory counsel in the drafting, review and filing of various compliance filings.
  • Assists federal regulatory counsel in the compilation of responses to data requests by federal regulators and submission of the same.
  • Tracks and communicates on assigned regulatory matters to regulatory counsel and Company personnel.  Calendars and ensures adherence to deadlines.
  • Develops assigned training programs and conducts assigned training on compliance matters.
  • Tracks, reviews and keeps apprised of assigned rulemaking proceedings and industry best practices/guidance for compliance with same; where applicable, works with affected business areas to compile comments in response to new rulemaking; coordinates and communicates information on such rulemaking proceedings and best practices/guidance to regulatory counsel and business areas; and assists to develop appropriate processes and procedures to comply with same.
  • Monitors evolution of reliability standard requirements mandated by NERC and WECC, and assists to coordinate and oversee internal compliance with the same.
  • If assigned to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, coordinates preparation and management of technical feasibility exceptions to CIP standards
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of Company e-tariff filings software, FERC e-filing system and any other Company software utilized by the Legal Department for compliance and document management.
  • Coordinates, prepares and files other miscellaneous Company compliance filings.
  • Under supervision of federal regulatory counsel, assists in research of and answering questions related to federal laws and regulations and compliance with the same (examples include FERC Electric Quarterly Reports, FERC Forms 1, 3Q, 714, 715 and 552, Dodd-Frank Act reporting requirements, and NERC/WECC standards).
  • Under supervision of federal regulatory counsel, advises on tariff matters, assists with and reviews service agreements and other compliance matters.
  • Assists in overseeing adherence to Company federal compliance programs (examples include the Company's FERC, NERC/WECC and Dodd-Frank Act compliance programs).
  • Assists in overseeing and coordinating Company responses to and participation in audits by federal regulators and internal reviews of compliance; interface with Company internal and external auditors.
  • Interfaces and communicates with regulators.
  • Assists and coordinates preparation of applicable self-reports and mitigation plans related to any probable violation.
  • Provides updates as requested on status of assigned compliance matters, whether to direct supervisor or others in the organization, including relevant compliance committee(s).
  • Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of assigned FERC and NERC/WECC regulatory processes and other assigned federal regulatory processes.
  • Interfaces and networks with counterparts at other utility companies, regulators and trade associations regarding federal regulatory matters.
  • As directed by regulatory counsel, attends technical conferences, regulatory proceedings, and industry-related and compliance-related meetings and trainings; travel may be required.
  • Provides other general legal and/or compliance-related support to the Legal Department as needed, including serving as back-up to other Federal Regulatory Coordinators.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Federal Regulatory Coordinator I

Description

  • Ability to sufficiently manage and balance work load and assignments to meet internal deadlines and comply with regulatory filings and compliance deadlines.  Strong critical thinking, analytical, planning and organizational skills to help achieve assigned goals and objectives.  Strong research and writing skills.  Technical skills concerning software and other resources used in daily activities.  Ability, or demonstrated ability to learn, to interpret and evaluate rules, tariffs, rate schedules and contracts critically.  Ability, or demonstrated ability to learn, to engage in constructive dialogs with attorneys, business units, customers, contractors and other members of the utility industry to recommend creative solutions for regulatory issues.  Strong attention to detail and accuracy; thorough; reliable, self-motivated; flexible; adaptable; punctual and process driven.  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
  • Performs duties with some oversight and guidance; can perform simple drafting and preparation of filings and data request responses for attorney review; basic understanding of assigned regulations/standards; assists in implementing compliance solutions and processes; assists with portions of complex regulatory tasks. Basic understanding of federal regulatory processes and contracts terms and conditions.  Ability to network and interface with business units, regulators and other members of utility industry with some oversight.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
  • At least 3 years' experience in regulatory compliance matters, contracts or equivalent experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior regulatory compliance experience; paralegal training or other comparable legal research training; and/or public auditing or CPA experience.
  • IT security experience or education in management information systems (MIS) or information technology for positions assisting with cyber security compliance preferred.

Federal Regulatory Coordinator II

Descriptions

  • In-depth knowledge of federal rulemaking process and filings. 
  • Knowledge of contracts and an ability to work with internal business units to determine scope of potential service agreements, and effectively advise business units as to regulatory requirements related to negotiation of contract terms in service agreements under supervision of federal regulatory counsel. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, and work effectively with a team, industry peers and individually. 
  • Performs duties with little oversight and guidance; is accountable for overseeing and managing assigned compliance programs and advising on regulatory compliance matters, including those affecting contracts, as well as cross-training on other areas.
  • Performs routine drafting and filings; advises on simple, less-complex compliance matters. 
  • Oversees portions of more complicated regulatory matters and exercises some independent judgment, but still requires some attorney involvement. 
  • Ability to network and interface with business units, regulators and other members of utility industry with little oversight.    

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications of Level I
  • At least 5-10 years' experience in regulatory compliance matters, contracts or equivalent experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior regulatory compliance experience; paralegal training or other comparable legal research training; and/or public auditing or CPA experience.
  • IT security experience or education in management information systems (MIS) or information technology for positions assisting with cyber security compliance preferred.

Federal Regulatory Coordinator Senior

Description

  • Exhibits strong ability to lead and take initiative, manage and supervise if the position will involve managing Level I and/or Level II positions. 
  • Performs duties with minimal to no oversight and guidance and may need some guidance for more complex matters. 
  • Ability to combine input from a variety of sources, make sound business decisions based on this information, and compile and present the data in a professional format.  I
  • n-depth knowledge of the Company's policies, rules and regulations, and the ability to accurately and concisely collect, organize and submit for filing complicated and Company-sensitive information.
  • Ability to draft routine regulatory filings and some complex regulatory filings and utilize independent judgment on a regular basis. 
  • Able to take initiative to identify and recommend solutions for regulatory issues and processes, within approved boundaries established by the supervising attorney.  Strong project and contracts background and ability to work under tight deadlines and with complex, detailed information. 
  • Ability to network and interface independently with business units, regulators and other members of utility industry; ability to travel. 
  • An expert in their field and recognized industry participant among compliance counterparts in similar organizations.  Routinely participates in industry compliance groups and activities and may even initiate industry/regional activities.           

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training.
  • At least 3 years' experience in regulatory compliance matters, contracts or equivalent experience.
  • More than 10 years' related experience.       

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior regulatory compliance experience; paralegal training or other comparable legal research training; and/or public auditing or CPA experience.
  • IT security experience or education in management information systems (MIS) or information technology for positions assisting with cyber security compliance preferred.
  • Prior experience in managing and leading large projects or initiatives, or other similar supervisory roles.

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Contact

Tucson Electric Power (TEP)

1 S Church Ave - Ste 100

Tucson

Arizona United States

www.tep.com


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