Policy Advisor

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Policy Advisor!

In this role, you will tackle complex regulatory issues, translate policy into actionable insights, and represent 3CE in proceedings that shape the future of reliable, renewable energy for our communities. If you’re energized by solving challenging problems and making a real impact in California’s energy transition, this role is for you!

Annual Salary Range:$122,654.82 - $188,699.72
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location:Monterey, CA (preferred). Satellite office options may be available in Soquel, CA; San Luis Obispo, CA; and Santa Barbara, CA.
A hybrid or 9/80 schedule option may be available at the discretion of 3CE.

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Policy Advisor works under the direction of the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, representing Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) in a range of regulatory and compliance matters. The Policy Advisor monitors and evaluates proposed regulatory policies, proceedings, and decisions to assess potential impacts on 3CE and its customers, and assists in researching, analyzing, and developing organizational positions on policy and regulatory issues. This role may also involve supporting compliance-related activities, such as reviewing internal processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and assisting with reporting obligations.

This position supports the preparation of comments, briefs, and other regulatory filings, and develops internal summaries and recommendations to inform organizational strategy and decision-making. The Policy Advisor collaborates with internal teams to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable guidance that supports 3CE’s operational, policy, and compliance objectives.

The Policy Advisor may be assigned to represent 3CE before regulatory agencies, conduct outreach with policymakers and stakeholders, and participate on behalf of 3CE in California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) working groups and committees. Regulatory bodies will generally include the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and other relevant state agencies.

ABOUT US!
3CE is a Community Choice Aggregation agency established by local communities to source clean and renewable electricity at responsible rates for more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, and agricultural customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent the communities served by the agency.

3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility-scale renewable electricity generation, investment in new renewable power projects, and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and the built environment. 3CE promotes long-term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.

• Track, review, analyze and summarize regulatory proceedings that could impact 3CE and its customers.
• Track, analyze, interpret, and summarize regulations introduced in the California legislature that could impact 3CE and its customers.
• Identify and analyze the impact of 3CE’s enrollments, rates, energy programs, and energy market data on regulatory issues.
• Brief the Director of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance and other 3CE leadership and provide technical and/or analytic input on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Represent 3CE in regulatory proceedings through preparation of data requests, written filings, position papers, analytical models, testimony, and exhibits.
• Represent 3CE in the regulatory process through preparation of education materials for policymakers, attendance at events, organizing meetings with policymakers and other relevant stakeholders.
• May participate in administrative hearings.
• Collaborate closely with other 3CE departments on issues affecting regulatory and compliance matters.
• Assist with meetings and events by developing agendas, taking meeting minutes, following-up with members on after-action items, and preparing programs and brochures.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and seminars to maintain expertise of regulatory initiatives and impact.
• Write staff reports and presentations for Board and Committee meetings.
• May lead other working groups.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• California electric utility regulatory issues, CPUC regulatory practices, protocols, and procedures.
• California utility rate design, electric resource planning, demand resource solutions and regulatory relations.
• California compliance process and protocols.
• Communications portals and web-based resources for regulatory activity.
• Principles and practices in the areas of Power Charge Indifference Adjustment structure and calculations, energy resources and procurement and other to be determined areas.

Ability to:

• Interpret rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Researching and analyzing complex problems, evaluating varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines
• Analyze, understand, and project the impact and political implication of decisions and recommendations.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete analysis, proposals, reports and other written materials.
• Provide prompt, efficient and responsive service.
• Compile, summarize, and communicate complex topics in easy-to-understand presentations before the Board, staff and other audiences.
• Deliver clear oral and written communication.
• Treat staff, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
• Work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups contacted in the course of work.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information.
• Prioritize work to meet established deadlines with plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Maintain accurate records and meet critical deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate and author reports, white papers, and formal comments representing 3CE's position, with a focus on influencing stakeholders to align with our perspective.
• Educate staff on compliance regulations to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Document process for tracking regulatory proceedings and compliance requirements.
• Analyze data and review it for accuracy within regulatory reports and compliance filings.

Education and Experience:Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
OR
Experience:
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, or energy policy at an electric utility, regulatory agency, or legislative office.

Experience with electric procurement issues, energy efficiency, or energy market structures is highly desirable.

3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.

HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE AS DESIGNATED BY CEO:Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays OREmployee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays orMondays off.

BENEFITS:3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full-time employees.

RETIREMENT-Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the PARS retirement system, and the employer contributes 10% towards PARS.

HEALTH INSURANCE-3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towardsmedical, dental, and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600.00 towards HRA.

HEALTH & WELLNESS-3CE contributes $1,000 per fiscal year for health, wellness and EV reimbursement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION-3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.

PTO-180 hours annually on an accrual basis per pay period.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE-This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter andresume viawww.governmentjobs.com. Candidates who fail to submit a complete application packet by the filing deadline will not be considered or move forward in the selection process.3CE is not responsible for the failure of internet forms and/or email transmission in submitting your application packet.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD A PUBLISHED WRITING SAMPLE THAT DEMONSTRATES WRITING ABILITIES. PLEASE UPLOAD THIS AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation, please let us know by contacting Chelsey Ripley, Human Resources Analyst, at cripley@3ce.org
Central Coast Community Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employerto all,regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, and sexual orientation.