Rates & Regulatory Professional - Water Utility

Job Description
BENEFITS
Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
Position Purpose:
Supporting the Company’s rate-regulated water utilities, the Company seeks an entry to mid-career level professional with experience supporting the development of rates and application of regulatory principles. Successful applicants will collaborate with a team of regulatory professionals and across business units to compile and prepare data and schedules supporting timely preparation, presentation and processing of rate cases and regulatory filings to be consistent with the Company’s regulatory strategy. Successful applicants may also be engaged in the process of making and verifying changes in rates per the Company’s regulated tariff, working with other departments and business units in obtaining supporting documentation required for comprehensive regulatory filings, and preparation and provision of legal testimony and supporting exhibits.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of the specific legal and regulatory frameworks and requirements of each regulatory jurisdiction as they relate to the appropriate development of rate case and regulatory filings. Foster and maintain cooperative relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders focusing on productive relationships with regulatory agency Staff.
Engage in the process of making and verifying changes in rates in accordance with the Company’s regulated tariff.
Preparation of and ability to defend under critical review, financial exhibits and reports
Including schedules of operation and maintenance expenses, depreciation, and utility plant in service to support rate filings, regulatory filings, outside consultants, and special projects.
The ability to review, analyze, weigh and critique complex evidence in the form of expert witness testimony, data, and reports to contribute to the development of the most effective argument in support of the Company’s case, position, or appeal.
The position requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage time and priorities, and the ability to work with others across professional disciplines.
Keeps abreast of activities in the utility rate setting process, statutory revisions, changes in Commission policies and other matters affecting the Company’s regulatory operations.
Maintains knowledge of Company policies, accounting system, organization, and structure as well as general Department administrative processes to effectively develop rate case exhibits, testimony, and other regulatory filings.
Develops good working relationships with Company personnel who are supporting regulatory activities, as well as Commission Staff personnel and other external groups.
Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill business operational needs and objectives.