•Review documentation and evidence from subject matter expert groups to assess for compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)and California Energy Commission (CEC) in the Regulatory and Compliance Division.
•Communicate with internal groups to ensure timely submittal of reports to regulatory agencies.
•Coordinates with other LADWP Divisions and the City Attorney’s Office on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the Power System. Collaborates with other utilities, agencies, and associations.
•Facilitate interaction with various internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with existing regulations related to CPUC and CEC.
•Coordinate CPUC audits to ensure availability and readiness of compliance documentation.
•Track existing and upcoming legislation and regulations related to CPUC and CEC that may impact the Power System.
• Participate in discussions with external regulatory agencies.
• Assist management to develop and update LADWP’s CPUC and CEC policies, procedures, and strategies based on best practices.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Candidates will be evaluated for job-related competencies which may include, but are not limited to skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with:
• Knowledge of principles and practices of electric utility generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of reliability standards, regulations, and ability to analyze requirements of such standards.
• Ability to review, analyze, and prepare periodic/special reports and records regarding technical matters.
• Knowledge of sources, types, and use of data used for generation, transmission, and distribution systems analysis.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment to make effective decisions and work independently with minimal instruction.
• Ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of LADWP budget principles and processes, financial analysis, and cost control.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations related to safety, equal employment opportunity, City/LADWP personnel rules and regulations, and Memoranda of Understanding as they apply to subordinate personnel.
• Ability to apply and utilize proper principles of project management; customer service; and clearly communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and employee training and development.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, management, customers, and external agencies.
The normal work schedule will be either 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule, per the Division’s needs. Overtime work, emergency call-out, disturbance calls, and travel may be required before and after normal work hours, on scheduled days off, holidays, or on weekends, based on Division’s needs.
*A valid California Class C Driver’s license is required and must be maintained during the course of employment. Applicants must have completed probation as an Electrical Engineering Associate II to qualify for this position. Due consideration will be given to relevant work experience, education, and attendance record. Candidates will be evaluated for the necessary work-related skills, knowledge, abilities and other qualifications (by resume, interview and other means as specified). A performance test may be administered. A background check will be conducted, including review of personnel folder.
Please be advised that the LADWP Retirement Plan has changed. It is recommended you review information available on Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits at https://retirement.ladwp.com/at2retire.html if considering employment with the LADWP.
