Regulatory Case Manager Lead

Job Description

NOTE :  This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range.  Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education. As a part of LCRA’s Regulatory team, your expertise will contribute to developing and certificating new high voltage transmission line projects integral to Texas’ growing need for electricity to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve. You are someone with authoritative knowledge of transmission line routing, public involvement and certification processes and can provide hands on leadership for large-scale projects involving multi-functional project teams. Our ideal candidate will have proven experience managing the entire CCN process for new transmission lines including representing utilities and their projects as an expert witness in contested case hearings and before the PUC. Strong candidates will strive for excellence in all areas of their work and exemplify LCRA’s values of focusing on service, taking initiative, showing respect, operating with integrity, and focusing on safety. \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\t You will be trusted to : \t\t\t\t- Manage the routing, public involvement, CCN application preparation, stakeholder notice, and \t\t\t\t\tcontested case process for new electric transmission line projects at the PUC. \t\t\t\t\t- Provide expert testimony in transmission line CCN contested case proceedings. \t\t\t\t\t- Manage other PUC compliance related projects, reporting and rulemaking activities. \t\t\t\t\t- In conjunction with management and internal / external attorneys, develops LCRA advocacy and strategy positions for transmission projects. \t\t\t\t\t- Develop, manage, and implement strategic plans for communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders relative to proposed new transmission line projects. \t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t You qualify with : \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Twelve or more years of experience working with utility regulatory processes in fields such as regulatory affairs, finance, information technology / security, project management or law or other relevant experience. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- A degree(s) in business, economics, science, finance, accounting, public policy, law, mathematics or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Driver's license \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t You are a great fit with : \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Experience managing the routing, certification (CCN) and public involvement processes for new high voltage transmission line projects in Texas. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Experience providing written and verbal testimony in contested case hearings involving proposed new electric transmission line projects in Texas. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Experiencing working with a variety of stakeholders to develop proposed transmission line routing and substation alternatives that adhere to PUC rules and siting criteria outlined in the Public Utility Regulatory Act. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t You gain : \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Life and disability insurance \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Wellness program including wellness incentive \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Extensive learning & development programs \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t Equal Opportunity Employer \t\t\t\tLCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. \t\t\t\tLCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email  lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.