Project Specialist, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Project Specialist, Rates And Regulatory Affairs

Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Merrick, NY, US, 11566

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

This position is responsible to support the regional regulatory team across all jurisdictions to assist in planning, organizing, coordinating administrative or compliance activities within Liberty Utilities. Assist in developing, executing, coordinating and monitoring the various administrative activities for regulatory filings and compliance programs and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to regulated utilities as mandated by state and federal regulators. Coordinate, complete and submit the necessary filings with an emphasis on ensuring accuracy and timelines are met. Assist with the discovery request process for regulatory proceedings, including assignment of discovery responses, preparation of electronic templates, coordination of responses and response review, and review, prepare and finalize discovery responses electronic form and hard copy as needed. Assist with the preparation and implementation of rate filings and regulatory filings required at the state level for all states within the region. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Accountabilities

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings. Aid in a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its filing and compliance requirements in an accurate and timely manner, including a calendar of deliverables and tracking and reporting of on-time compliance

Assist in managing the database for compliance filings and follow up with business leads to ensure timely and accurate submission of pertinent filings while ensuring accuracy of filings and adherence to applicable filing requirements

Provide the daily coordination, administration and optimization of reviewing, preparing, finalizing and submitting compliance and other filings with regulatory and other agencies

Supports the companys regulatory applications and filings process to obtain necessary permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, and rate approvals

Establishes and maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities

Liaises with regulatory authorities and commission staff and may participate in industry forums to promote regulatory compliance

Assist and support with regulatory and rate making analyses and studies

Performs analysis, develops the support, and provides advice to companys management on the administrative impacts of emerging regulations and developments in industry

Maintain alignment of regulatory compliance strategies to all key local functional areas

Assists in reviewing and interpreting new pending local laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organizations filing responsibilities, and coordinates the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance

Works closely with internal teams and external advisors to develop and manage Company responses on regulatory matters

Provide training on various software / tools in the timely and accurate submission of discovery requests for regulatory proceedings

Assist in updating and maintaining a tracking and reporting system of active dockets, key decisions and milestones and schedule of deliverables

Assist in updating and maintaining a tariff management system in accordance with the rules and requirements of each regulatory body, maintaining version control and history of changes

Perform administrative functions related to procurement activities, including but not limited to establishing purchase orders, processing invoices and tracking costs

Education and Experience

1 or more years of professional experience, internships, or relevant contributions in a project and / or process management focused role

All levels of education history encouraged to apply. A minimum of High School Graduate is required.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged Sustaining Energy and Water for Life. Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our Think Global, Act Local business model.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health / dental / vision / life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase / match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each persons unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.