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City of Burlington, Vermont · 1 day ago

Public Utility Commission Counsel and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Burlington, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Burlington, Vermont is dedicated to serving the energy needs of its customers. They are seeking a Public Utility Commission Counsel and Regulatory Compliance Officer to lead regulatory engagement, provide legal counsel, and ensure timely regulatory filings while collaborating with various teams within the organization.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Represent BED as legal counsel and enter appearances when necessary in Public Utility Commission proceedings. Work with external counsel as directed

Provide legal advice or guidance to BED as it relates to Public Utility Commission dockets, legal briefs, filings, and procedures; permits and permitting activity; drafting and reviewing of relevant regulatory memoranda of understanding; and/or engagement with the Department of Public Service

Monitor proceedings and work with other BED staff to develop strategy. Coordinate BED’s response as necessary

Draft and submit certain Public Utility Commission filings and/or provide support and review filings prepared by other team members providing citations to legal/regulatory precedent as needed

Primary liaison with attorneys and staff at the Department of Public Service, as well as legal counsel or regulatory compliance officers at other distribution and energy efficiency utilities. Develop and maintain strong working relationships through regular communication

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and local laws, rules, and regulations relevant to distribution and energy efficiency utility operations/business in Vermont, including Public Utility Commission and other legal precedents relevant to BED’s regulatory work and laws in other New England States to the extent they impact BED’s operations

Ensure timely, accurate, and complete regulatory filings, including SQRP and other compliance filings, periodic reports, rate case filings, tariff filings, and Energy Efficiency Utility and other filings

Lead internal, cross-disciplinary working group(s) related to regulatory matters

May participate or represent BED in external working groups or committees

Serve as BED’s primary compliance officer for state and local regulatory processes

Responsible for tracking of docket and compliance filing deadlines

Serve on the BED leadership team

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Legal utility representationUtility regulatory practiceEnergy Efficiency Utility knowledgeUtility rate case lawsAdministrative law knowledgeAnalytical abilityLeadership skillsProject management skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamwork

Required

Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) and current admission to practice law in Vermont required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in legal utility or regulatory representation as an attorney before a Public Utility Commission required

Knowledge of utility regulatory practice in Vermont required, with strong preference for understanding of Energy Efficiency Utility (EEU) regulatory requirements

Knowledge of utility rate case and tariff laws, rules, and procedures required

Knowledge of administrative law and procedure in Vermont required

Demonstrated leadership and project management skills required

Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated abilities in translating technical information effectively for a diverse audience and public speaking, public information, and use of presentation software and equipment required

Ability to organize and prioritize workload, complete multiple projects, and meet established deadlines required

Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail required

Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions

Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid VT driver's license required

Ability to establish and maintain good relations with co-workers

A strong desire to improve and maintain service to internal and external customers is required as is a high level of personal creativity, initiative, and enthusiasm to work within a constantly changing organization

Ability to work in a team environment

Must be able to listen to and appropriately react to a supervisor's constructive criticism and incorporate said criticism to improve employee performance

Ability to work with minimal supervision