STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Regulatory Program Manager (PURA)

Hybrid

Recruitment #240708-4799MP-001

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Introduction



Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity!

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking a dynamic energy and utilities professional to join the leadership team within the Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis (TRA) as a State Program Manager for Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). 

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • This position is full-time, first shift and following a hybrid work schedule with in office attendance, 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, scheduled Monday - Friday in New Britain, CT.
The Technical and Regulatory Program Manager (Program Manager) will be part of the TRA leadership team, which is comprised of six supervisors and the Managing Director of Technical Staff who leads the office. The Program Manager will report to the Managing Director and assist them in executing the overall mission of TRA. Specifically, the Program Manager’s responsibilities will be broken into two categories:

  • Discrete Project Deliverables: Lead on discrete substantive deliverables related to a part or the whole of a formal PURA investigation. Examples of assignments include, but are not limited to, leading on: one or more clean energy annual review proceedings; advanced rate design topics; reviews of one or more utility reconciling rate components; the Non-Wires Solutions Process; and, distributed energy resource interconnection cost allocation, among others.
  • Project Management: Coordinating and executing project management functions for large-scale proceedings within TRA, such as rate cases and the annual Rate Adjustment Mechanism proceedings. Providing support to technical and legal staff, collaborating closely with TRA supervisors to streamline workflow and manage docket-related work
This role offers a stimulating blend of strategic leadership, project management, and technical expertise, contributing directly to the advancement of Connecticut's energy landscape and regulatory framework. If you're passionate about driving impactful change in the energy sector, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team at PURA.
    ABOUT US 
    The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

    The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is statutorily-charged with ensuring that Connecticut's investor-owned utilities, including the state’s electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunications companies, provide safe, clean, reliable, and affordable utility service and infrastructure. PURA’s mission is essential to advancing the state’s energy, economic, and environmental goals and is critical to maintaining public health and safety as well as a robust economy. 

    The Office of Technical and Regulatory Analysis (TRA) is the technical lead on all docketed matters before the Authority. Specific responsibilities of TRA include, but are not limited to, conducting comprehensive reviews of electric, gas, and water rates, advancing energy affordability through utility programs and other initiatives, overseeing infrastructure investments and improvements, conducting natural gas safety oversight duties, and implementing public policies such as the state's clean energy, reliability and resilience, emergency response, cybersecurity, and Call Before You Dig programs and the Equitable Modern Grid Framework. 

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    Selection Plan

    Before you apply:
    • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
    • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
    • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
    • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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    Important information for after you apply:
    • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
    • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
    • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
    • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
    • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

    Questions about this position should be directed to Alejandro G. Davila-Hurtado at Alejandro.Davila-Hurtado@CT.Gov.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.  

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED

    Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.  

    SUPERVISION EXERCISED

    Directs staff as assigned.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Assist with the planning, organizing, and directing the work plan and individual work products within TRA’s portfolio, including leading the development, implementation, and/or oversight of new state programs administered by either the state’s regulated utilities or PURA and docketed investigations before the Authority.
    • Coordinates with TRA staff, other PURA staff, the PURA leadership team, and PURA Commissioners to move the TRA work plan, individual work product, programs, and docketed investigations forward, in some cases with full delegation from the Managing Director of TRA to work on their behalf.
    • Assists the Managing Director and Supervisor of SOU in ensuring alignment of all work product and programs with the overall mission and objectives of PURA;
    • Coordinates, plans, and manages TRA and assigned program activities;
    • Develops and maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who interact with TRA and/or the assigned programs;
    • Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the TRA and/or agency mission; and
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
      • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
      • project management; 
      • principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management 
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills; 
      • oral and written communication skills;
    • Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Nine (9) years of professional experience.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

    One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

    • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
    • A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
    • Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.    

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • A bachelor’s degree in climate change, economics, engineering, environmental studies, finance, physics, political science, public policy, public utility management, renewable energy, statistics, sustainability, or urban studies;
    • An advanced degree in renewable energy, engineering, environmental studies, public policy, public utility management, finance, economics, or business administration;
    • Work experience in utility regulation or utility management;
    • Experience with energy policy, environmental justice, clean energy, electric grid technology, broadband deployment, or cybersecurity programs;
    • Experience working on utility grid modernization initiatives, deployment of clean and renewable energy programs, or climate change policy;
    • Experience writing technical reports, regulatory documents, white papers, position papers, policy papers, or academic articles for a general audience that provide conclusions or recommendations supported by documented evidence;
    • Experience conducting quantitative analysis using energy, financial, or other utility economic datasets and synthesizing results;
    • Experience with project management, working on two or more projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines;
    • Experience leading long-term projects within a team setting; and
    • Experience supervising or managing a team in a professional setting.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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