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Driven, knowledgeable and passionate about water, the Suburban Water Systems team, a division of Nexus Water Group, is in the business of delivering a product everyone uses and depends on. We serve a population of about 300,000 through a water distribution system that covers all or portions of Glendora, Covina, West Covina, La Puente, Hacienda Heights, City of Industry, Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra, Buena Park, portions of Compton, and unincorporated portions of California's Los Angeles and Orange counties. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
Who We Are
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $81,000 - $93,000
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
Overview
Join our team as a Regulatory Specialistand become an integral part of maintaining our company's high standards for regulatory compliance. In this vital role, you will manage the preparation and coordination of critical commission filings, testimony, and exhibits. Your expertise will be key in monitoring the pulse of regulatory and legislative developments, conducting thorough research and analysis to inform strategic company positions, and fostering essential collaboration with internal teams to ensure all compliance obligations are met efficiently and accurately. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your attention to detail and analytical skills while making a significant impact on our operational integrity and success.
Work Location and Schedule
- Primarily based at our Covina, California location
- 9/80 work schedule - 9 hour work days from Monday to Thursday and 8 hour working Fridays, with every other Friday off
- May require local travel to other locations within our service areas in Southern California
What You'll Do
- Conduct research on regulatory proceedings, rules and tariffs and prepare draft summaries for internal staff.
- Monitor and track regulatory proceedings, rulemakings, and legislative developments impacting operations.
- Participation in the preparation, drafting, editing, and submitting regulatory documentation (applications, testimony, advice letters, data responses, etc.).
- Review regulatory documentation to ensure accuracy, clarity, and full compliance with governing regulations, rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements for all submitted work.
- Maintain complete, organized records of all filings, proceedings, and communications per company policy.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and ensure alignment on documentation.
- Prepare materials and manage logistics for external meetings, including public workshops and hearings.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You'll Bring
Experience:
- 2+ years of business-related writing with demonstrated experience applying research and preparing written materials such as research summaries, legal, policy or technical documents.
Education:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, Economics, Political Science, or related field (or paralegal certificate).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong written communication and technical writing skills for preparing regulatory filings, reports, and supporting testimony.
- Advanced reading comprehension to interpret and apply regulatory decisions, statutes, and commission orders.
- Proven ability to interpret and analyze policy, legal and technical information.
- Ability to evaluate risks and benefits of different solutions with proven problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of utility regulatory processes, commission procedures, and administrative requirements.
- Ability to conduct extensive structured research on regulatory and legislative issues.
- Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, deadlines, and communications with efficiency.
- High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance.
- Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external teams.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced work, shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
Work Environment and Conditions
- Work is primarily performed in an office environment
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional lifting of office materials or equipment up to 20 pounds may be required
- Requires virtual and in-person meetings with internal and external teams
- Some travel required, primarily within the state
More About Us We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We are an E-Verify participating employer.
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