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Job Description
WGL - Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Provides regulatory support and analysis, within Rate & Regulatory Affairs (R&RA), as it pertains to regulatory filings and issues before the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VA SCC). Monitors regulatory proceedings in Virginia and analyzes impacts of potential outcomes for leadership. Under direction of the Manager – Regulatory Affairs, manages regulatory compliance matters including but not limited to records management, tracking and reporting ongoing commitments/requirements, and supporting other regulatory compliance policies and procedures. Additionally, act as a subject matter liaison concerning a variety of other compliance areas facing the organization. Monitor and coordinate activities to manage compliance performance including regular status of compliance activities.
You Will
The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.
Job Description
WGL - Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Provides regulatory support and analysis, within Rate & Regulatory Affairs (R&RA), as it pertains to regulatory filings and issues before the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VA SCC). Monitors regulatory proceedings in Virginia and analyzes impacts of potential outcomes for leadership. Under direction of the Manager – Regulatory Affairs, manages regulatory compliance matters including but not limited to records management, tracking and reporting ongoing commitments/requirements, and supporting other regulatory compliance policies and procedures. Additionally, act as a subject matter liaison concerning a variety of other compliance areas facing the organization. Monitor and coordinate activities to manage compliance performance including regular status of compliance activities.
You Will
- Works closely with legal department and business units, supporting all regulatory filings with the VA SCC, including but not limited to R&RA support function on general rate case applications.
- Ensures the timely and accurate updating of jurisdictional tariffs and the posting of those tariffs to the Company website.
- Takes initiative within R&RA on Virginia regulatory matters, identifying regulatory risks to the Company with respect to cost recovery, and compliance with Orders and regulations.
- Reviews VA SCC Orders and provides brief assessments of key points within R&RA and to applicable business units
- Works with internal Company departments to maintain accurate information posted to the Company intranet.
- Monitors and researches regulatory developments in Virginia and other jurisdictions as necessary.
- Promptly handles interactions with Regulatory Staffs, courteously and with the correct information to maintain the Company’s credibility.
- Demonstrates teamwork and a willingness to shift focus and activity to accomplish the departmental objective(s) with the highest priority.
- BS or BA in a quantitative field such as Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Sustainability or Environmental Studies preferred.
- 2 years of experience
- Previous natural gas, or utility work experience is preferred.
- Self-motivated learner that shows strong desire to learn the natural gas industry.
- Demonstrates ability to remain flexible and focused on the objective while multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities.
- Flexibility to work extended days as often required to meet deadlines established by regulatory agencies and senior management.
- Ability to proficiently operate computer software and hardware for data manipulation, analysis and presentation purposes.
- Ability to successfully influence/persuade to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex messages to diverse audiences at all organization levels.
The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.
Salary : $65,000 - $94,250
