What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Planning Section Manager position at State of Washington?
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WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRespect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.Help protect the consumers of Washington state!Energy Planning Section ManagerHelp protect the consumers of Washington state!The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $101,856 - $104,916 annually. However, there is an ability for growth and development in this salary band for the individual once employed.This recruitment is open until Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:59pm. UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time.The Opportunity: The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill the role of Section Manager within the Energy Planning Section of the Regulatory Services Division. As the Section Manager of Energy Planning Unit A, you will perform objective technical analysis and provide logically sound recommendations necessary for the Commission’s decision-making processes and ensure that the employees under the position’s direct supervision adhere the same standards.You will have the ability to work with UTC staff on challenging and exciting energy planning filings and topics involving electric and gas investor-owned utilities in Washington State, such as: Climate Change, Energy and Demand ForecastRenewable Energy and Non-emitting ResourcesEquitable Transition to Clean EnergyIntegrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Integrated System Plan (ISP)Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) and Clean Energy TargetsDistributed Energy Resources, including Conservation, Demand Response, Distributed Generation, Solar, Energy StorageAlternative FuelsResource AdequacyElectric Vehicle (EV) planningHybrid: Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building, as business needs arise. This may include, but is not limited to, providing in-person training to staff and/or attend Commission meetings, etc. Travel: Moderate travel during and outside normal work hours throughout Washington state or the US may be required. This includes occasional overnight stays.Who We Are: Our mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, reliable, and fairly priced. We protect consumers by regulating the rates, services, and practices of private or investor-owned utilities and transportation companies to ensure they are safe, equitable, reliable, and affordable. The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington state. We recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, and offers continuing learning opportunities, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit our website. What We Offer Our Employees: UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve. We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. Throughout a calendar year, employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.Our Values: Respect - We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill.Professionalism - We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct.Integrity - We do the right things for the right reasons - trusting others to do the same.UTC Leadership Principles: Consistently reflect the commission’s values in how you behave, interact with others, and in the decisions you make. Among those, actively support the direction of the agency. Work cooperatively on issues and to find solutions that meet the needs of the whole commission, not just individual section needs. Communicate and carry out the decisions of the management team in a complete and timely manner. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Competencies: EDI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment.Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth.Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships.Inclusive Excellence & Allyship.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Position: Reporting to the Deputy Director of Energy Planning, the Section Manager of Unit A supervises professional staff and ensures they are equipped, trained, capable, and accountable for creating reliably objective analysis, summarizing and packaging information clearly, accurately, and in easy-to-understand terms, identifying the critical decision points of complex filings, and balancing parties (or persons) interests.What you’ll do: This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, including the daily work of Unit A staff. The section manager for this unit provides leadership and professional development for their team, so they have the guidance and resources to enable them to provide effective, clear, concise, and timely recommendations and deliverables. You will be responsible for training staff to deliver effective public presentations, mentoring junior staff, leading teams, and engaging in project management. Section managers are expected to lead their team by consistently demonstrating fairness, composure, and objectivity. They must be dedicated to maintaining high standards of professional quality, possess critical thinking skills, and engage with others in a professional, respectful manner.In this role, you will also serve as part of a team, lead teams, or manage projects to explore specific investigative, administrative or policy issues that are initiated by the Commission, regulatory staff, or utility filings. In addition, section managers provide recommendations through written expert testimony on complex, politically sensitive, or impactful issues in formal adjudications, such as clean energy implementation plans, or general rate case proceedings.Additional duties include, but aren’t limited to the following: Establish, implement, and support procedures for efficient management of work within the Planning Unit A.Participate in and support strategic planning exercises for the Planning section. Provide Professional Development Plans (PDPs) and timely feedback and performance assessments for direct reports. Ensure that work products are complete, correct, timely, and effective with specific emphasis on the clarity, narrative flow, and visual representation of data.Interact with other internal managers, internal regulatory analysts, Commissioners and their policy advisors, administrative law judges, and various groups.Responds to high priority information requests in a timely manner. These requests can include, and are not limited to, providing materials for media requests; completing requests for Public Records; preparing fiscal notes; providing information and process guidance; explaining administrative rules, policies, and procedures; responding to utility customer questions; and responding to requests for technical assistance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY: This position is included in the Washington Management Service (WMS) and covered under civil service rules. This position is exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Ensure the accuracy, spelling, and grammar of your application and any requested attachments before submitting.How to Apply: If you’re interested in joining our Team, please read the instructions below carefully; click “Apply” at the top of the page to begin the process. Your application will only be considered complete if the following attachments are submitted with you application: Letter of Interest describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. Resume detailing your applicable experience and education.References: At least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses; one (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application, including answers provided to the Supplemental Questionnaire, along with the required attachments - letter of interest, resume, and references submitted as part of the application process. Please note: a resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.All information may be verified, and documentation may be required for verification. Candidates may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact humanresources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.For more information about the UTC, please visit: www.utc.wa.gov, www.twitter.com/wautc and www.facebook.com/wautcThe State of Washington: http://access.wa.gov
WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRespect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.Help protect the consumers of Washington state!Energy Planning Section ManagerHelp protect the consumers of Washington state!The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $101,856 - $104,916 annually. However, there is an ability for growth and development in this salary band for the individual once employed.This recruitment is open until Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:59pm. UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time.The Opportunity: The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill the role of Section Manager within the Energy Planning Section of the Regulatory Services Division. As the Section Manager of Energy Planning Unit A, you will perform objective technical analysis and provide logically sound recommendations necessary for the Commission’s decision-making processes and ensure that the employees under the position’s direct supervision adhere the same standards.You will have the ability to work with UTC staff on challenging and exciting energy planning filings and topics involving electric and gas investor-owned utilities in Washington State, such as: Climate Change, Energy and Demand ForecastRenewable Energy and Non-emitting ResourcesEquitable Transition to Clean EnergyIntegrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Integrated System Plan (ISP)Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP) and Clean Energy TargetsDistributed Energy Resources, including Conservation, Demand Response, Distributed Generation, Solar, Energy StorageAlternative FuelsResource AdequacyElectric Vehicle (EV) planningHybrid: Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building, as business needs arise. This may include, but is not limited to, providing in-person training to staff and/or attend Commission meetings, etc. Travel: Moderate travel during and outside normal work hours throughout Washington state or the US may be required. This includes occasional overnight stays.Who We Are: Our mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, reliable, and fairly priced. We protect consumers by regulating the rates, services, and practices of private or investor-owned utilities and transportation companies to ensure they are safe, equitable, reliable, and affordable. The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington state. We recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, and offers continuing learning opportunities, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit our website. What We Offer Our Employees: UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve. We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. Throughout a calendar year, employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.Our Values: Respect - We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill.Professionalism - We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct.Integrity - We do the right things for the right reasons - trusting others to do the same.UTC Leadership Principles: Consistently reflect the commission’s values in how you behave, interact with others, and in the decisions you make. Among those, actively support the direction of the agency. Work cooperatively on issues and to find solutions that meet the needs of the whole commission, not just individual section needs. Communicate and carry out the decisions of the management team in a complete and timely manner. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Competencies: EDI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment.Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth.Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships.Inclusive Excellence & Allyship.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Position: Reporting to the Deputy Director of Energy Planning, the Section Manager of Unit A supervises professional staff and ensures they are equipped, trained, capable, and accountable for creating reliably objective analysis, summarizing and packaging information clearly, accurately, and in easy-to-understand terms, identifying the critical decision points of complex filings, and balancing parties (or persons) interests.What you’ll do: This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, including the daily work of Unit A staff. The section manager for this unit provides leadership and professional development for their team, so they have the guidance and resources to enable them to provide effective, clear, concise, and timely recommendations and deliverables. You will be responsible for training staff to deliver effective public presentations, mentoring junior staff, leading teams, and engaging in project management. Section managers are expected to lead their team by consistently demonstrating fairness, composure, and objectivity. They must be dedicated to maintaining high standards of professional quality, possess critical thinking skills, and engage with others in a professional, respectful manner.In this role, you will also serve as part of a team, lead teams, or manage projects to explore specific investigative, administrative or policy issues that are initiated by the Commission, regulatory staff, or utility filings. In addition, section managers provide recommendations through written expert testimony on complex, politically sensitive, or impactful issues in formal adjudications, such as clean energy implementation plans, or general rate case proceedings.Additional duties include, but aren’t limited to the following: Establish, implement, and support procedures for efficient management of work within the Planning Unit A.Participate in and support strategic planning exercises for the Planning section. Provide Professional Development Plans (PDPs) and timely feedback and performance assessments for direct reports. Ensure that work products are complete, correct, timely, and effective with specific emphasis on the clarity, narrative flow, and visual representation of data.Interact with other internal managers, internal regulatory analysts, Commissioners and their policy advisors, administrative law judges, and various groups.Responds to high priority information requests in a timely manner. These requests can include, and are not limited to, providing materials for media requests; completing requests for Public Records; preparing fiscal notes; providing information and process guidance; explaining administrative rules, policies, and procedures; responding to utility customer questions; and responding to requests for technical assistance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY: This position is included in the Washington Management Service (WMS) and covered under civil service rules. This position is exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.Ensure the accuracy, spelling, and grammar of your application and any requested attachments before submitting.How to Apply: If you’re interested in joining our Team, please read the instructions below carefully; click “Apply” at the top of the page to begin the process. Your application will only be considered complete if the following attachments are submitted with you application: Letter of Interest describing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. Resume detailing your applicable experience and education.References: At least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses; one (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application, including answers provided to the Supplemental Questionnaire, along with the required attachments - letter of interest, resume, and references submitted as part of the application process. Please note: a resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.All information may be verified, and documentation may be required for verification. Candidates may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact humanresources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.For more information about the UTC, please visit: www.utc.wa.gov, www.twitter.com/wautc and www.facebook.com/wautcThe State of Washington: http://access.wa.gov
Salary : $101,856 - $104,916
