Compliance Manager

For full details on the position and directions on how to apply:

https://sonomacleanpower.org/job-opportunities

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the future of local clean energy? Join Sonoma

Clean Power (SCP) as a Compliance Manager!

SCP is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Compliance Manager to play a key

role in delivering on our Mission to turn the tide on the climate crisis, through bold ideas

and practical programs. As the community-owned electricity provider for Sonoma and

Mendocino counties, SCP is at the forefront of California's clean power transition, and we

need an experienced, collaborative, and innovative thinker like you to join our team!

About Sonoma Clean Power (SCP)

SCP is not just an electricity provider; we are a catalyst for change. We procure electricity

from clean, renewable sources including solar, wind and geothermal. Our commitment to

clean energy has made us a leader in the industry, and we've been providing an optional

100% local renewable source since 2014.

Summary Description

As our Compliance Manager, you'll be leading and compiling the accurate and timely

submittal of compliance filings, contributing to risk oversight practices, and assisting in

financial and regulatory planning. You'll collaborate with several SCP teams, including

Regulatory, Legislative, Planning and Analytics, Power Procurement and Finance

Department staff. In assisting with the development of new strategies, you will be

instrumental in addressing changes to the regulatory regime.

The ideal candidate will be well organized, able to collaborate effectively with a team, and

have excellent communication skills. Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with coursework

in Business, Economics, Legal Studies, Project Management, Public Administration,

Engineering, or related field is required. Must have experience working with the California

electric industry and electric power agencies. Experience in managing projects, designing

processes, and the ability to identify, track, and resolve issues is also required.

Visit www.sonomacleanpower.org to learn more about SCP.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and references as a single PDF to:

jobs@sonomacleanpower.org.

THE SONOMA CLEAN POWER AUTHORITY IS AN EEO/ADA EMPLOYER

COMPLIANCE MANAGER

$57.69 - $86.54 hourly (approximately $120,000 – $180,000 annually)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The individual in this position will work closely with Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) Regulatory,

Legislative, Planning and Analytics, Power Procurement and Finance Department staff as

well as external legal counsel. Responsibilities include leading and compiling the accurate

and timely submittal of compliance filings, contributing to risk oversight practices, and

assisting in financial and regulatory planning.

The Compliance Manager will serve as project manager, tracking issues as they arise and

providing guidance as necessary. By doing so, the incumbent will leverage and/or develop

significant subject matter expertise in compliance obligations, with a focus on facilitating the

submission of regulatory filings to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the

California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Independent System Operator

(CAISO), California Air Resources Board (CARB), and potentially other public agencies.

This individual will work with SCP’s Regulatory and Legislative staff to assist in identifying

pending and possible regulatory and/or legislative developments that would affect SCP and

its customers. Additionally, this individual will work to assist in the development of strategies

to address changes to the regulatory regime to advocate for the best outcomes for SCP.

Qualified candidates must be well organized, work collaboratively and effectively as a

member of a team, think critically, possess a keen attention to detail, and have strong written

and oral communication skills. Ideal candidates will be able to navigate cross-functional

teams. Candidates will be expected to work independently and seek feedback as needed.

REPORTING AND SUPERVISION

This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and work closely with the

Senior Risk Manager. Soliciting the necessary data for filings will entail close collaboration

with directors and staff from other departments within SCP.

The primary workplace for this position is at the SCP facilities in downtown Santa Rosa, CA.

After an orientation period, SCP provides a flexible schedule with availability to work

remotely for some shifts. Any specific remote work schedule requests shall be submitted to

the CFO for prior approval.

The FLSA classification of this position is Non-Exempt.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

These job functions, in general terms, describe the type and level of work performed as well

as the responsibilities of employees hired for this position. Management reserves the right

to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of any position and to make

reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential

functions of the job.

Compliance Tasks:

filings.

compliance filings by reviewing and analyzing compliance requirements, and/or by

engaging with staff at regulatory agencies, other Community Choice Aggregators,

and external counsel.

deadlines, maintain a log of outstanding issues or questions, and confirm accuracy

of deliverables.

Director of Regulatory Affairs and the CCA Compliance Committee for revised or

new content.

Finance Tasks:

including ongoing compliance requirements for prepayment transactions, continuing

disclosure updates and any tax and regulatory reporting functions.

monthly, quarterly and/or annual compliance filings deemed reportable, per the

California Government Code, to the Board of Directors.

monitor market prices utilizing FSR calculator to estimate and prepare for quarterly

FSR posting.

expected increases in SCP posting.

Risk Tasks:

middle & back-office responsibilities outlined in the SCP Energy Risk Management

(ERM) Policy.

provide support as needed.

Regulatory, Legislative, and Advocacy Tasks:

on SCP’s compliance requirements, finances, and enterprise risk profile.

planning, and procurement activities.

advocacy and populating compliance filings) and external stakeholders (regulatory

staff at other CCAs and stakeholders in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties).

Technical and Administrative Tasks:

agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Air

Resources Board (CARB), California Independent System Operator (CAISO),

California Energy Commission (CEC), and others.

required notices.

mandates, including, but not limited to: draft scopes of work, budget tracking, and

ensuring compliance meets contract terms.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and Skills:

Serving Entities (LSEs).

Point, Excel, Project, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.

CPUC, CEC, CAISO, and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) laws and

regulations. Ability to:

officials, and representatives from other local, state, and Federal agencies.

Set goals and priorities and carry out multiple assignments concurrently.

public to large groups. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge

and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with course

work in Business, Engineering, Economics, Legal Studies, Project Management, Public

Administration, or a related field, AND,

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible, relevant work

experience in the California electric industry, including experience managing projects,

designing processes, and identifying, tracking, and resolving issues.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

job functions.

Environment:Normal office environment with exposure to computer screens. Employees

will interact with staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing

SCP’s policies and procedures one-to-one and in group settings.

Physical: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit,

walk, and stand; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; reach with hands and arms.

Employees are occasionally required to walk and stand for prolonged periods; stoop, bend,

kneel, and twist; and may lift up to 15 pounds. Employees must be able to communicate in

person, in writing, via email, and by telephone.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read

computer screens and printed documents; and operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Mental: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use

written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents;

analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new

information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple concurrent tasks; work

with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; interact with SCP management,

Board, staff, vendors, the public, and others encountered during the course of work.

SCP actively works to provide an inclusive work environment, where people of different

ethnicities, national origins, native languages, races, skin colors, sexes, genders, sexual

orientations, ages, physical abilities, genetics, politics, religion, financial wealth, and

education feel welcome, safe, and invited to fully participate at every level. SCP further

seeks to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society through our actions, our

communication, our policies, and our investments. SCP expects all its employees to

contribute to these goals.

SONOMA CLEAN POWER IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

(EEO)/ AND AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) EMPLOYER