City of Ocala
Compliance Manager
City of Ocala, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Salary:
$77,420.00 - $102,770.00 Annually
Location :
FL 34471, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
102524
Department:
Electric
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
This is a highly technical and professional position with compliance responsibilities relating to the reliability and stability of the Ocala Utility Services (OUS) electric system. It ensures strict compliance with the electric reliability standards of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC). This position would report to Regulatory Manager.Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop, communicate, implement, assist and oversee policies and procedures to ensure that OUS is compliant with the applicable standards. Works directly with System Control, Engineering, Substation and Regulatory Manager.Assist in the development and implementation of training and certification in NERC/FRCC compliance requirements for applicable NERC/FRCC standards.This position is responsible for developing training documents and presentations, for both internal NERC-related training, and for presentations at FRCC and FMPA workshops.Oversee the documentation and archival system and ensures that OUS is at all times compliant and audit ready. Responsible for design, develop, and maintain the OUS's compliance tracking system.Oversee NERC/FRCC self-certification procedures and report to OUS staff on compliance status.Attends meetings and training related to NERC, FRCC and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and communicates information to OUS Staff.Assist in decision making for any system work that may affect regional system reliability and stability.Utilize company standard computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet browser, etc.This position has the authority to report directly to the Assistant City Manager/Utilities on issues affecting reliability and stability, of the electric system.Responsible for conducting internal audits of OUS's compliance program, as well as serving as OUS's representative auditor for peer reviews of other FMPA members.Responsible for managing, reviewing, and coordinating all activities associated with the Open Access Transmission Tariff, with respect to non-financial requirements.Manages all compliance related activities related to the Mandatory Reliability Standards Compliance Contract with FMPA. This includes creation, review, revisions, and evidentiary development & archiving for any documents associated with NERC registered functions for which FMPA is registered, but OUS is responsible to directly support.Manages and facilitates all activities related to the OUS Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee, as well as the non-CIP subject matter expert committee.Manages the tasks and functions set for in the OUS Reliability Compliance Program, as part of sustaining a culture of compliance.Assists the Regulatory Manager with review, analysis, and recommendations for OUS physical and cyber security measures, consistent with NERC and other statutory requirements, for protection of critical infrastructure protection.Significant out-of-town travel required, in order to contribute and participate in FRCC, FMPA, and NERC committee meetings and workshops.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.A minimum of three (3) years' experience of a progressively responsible nature in the compliance and regulatory industry.A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the electric industry.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Must be able to respond to City Complex (1805 NE 30th Ave.) within 45 minutes from the time notified.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESCandidate must have knowledge of electric power distribution systems, ability to meet multiple deadlines and ability to research, compile and analyze technical data. Candidate must have the ability to monitor work of others, interpret legislative and regulatory mandates impacting utility operations and a current understanding of the technological, regulatory, and business forces shaping the electric utility industry. The Candidate must be able to participate and represent OUS in a professional manner in negotiations and other interactions with external entities.
Candidate must have the ability to communicate orally and in written form and to establish effective relationships with professional/technical staff. Candidate must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to use independent judgment and problem solve, and to maintain a positive working relationship with personnel, contractors, governmental agencies, and the general public. Candidate must be able to work independently and with a group to achieve goals and objectives.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
01
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
OR
If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?
YesNo
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
03
Please select your level of degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
NoneAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePh.D.
04
Please select your level of experience of a progressively responsible nature in the compliance and regulatory industry.
None1 - 2 Years3 - 4 Years5 - 6 Years7 - 8 Years9+ Years
05
Please select your level of experience in the electric industry.
None1 - 2 Years3 - 4 Years5 - 6 Years7 - 8 Years9+ Years
06
Do you possess knowledge of electric power distribution systems?
YesNo
07
Do you possess the ability to monitor the work of others, interpret legislative and regulatory mandates impacting utility operations and a current understanding of the technological, regulatory, and business forces shaping the electric utility industry?
YesNo
08
Do you possess the ability to meet multiple deadlines?
YesNo
09
Do you possess the ability to research, compile and analyze technical data?
YesNo
10
If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:
11
I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.* Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work.
YesNo
Required Question
$77,420.00 - $102,770.00 Annually
Location :
FL 34471, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
102524
Department:
Electric
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
This is a highly technical and professional position with compliance responsibilities relating to the reliability and stability of the Ocala Utility Services (OUS) electric system. It ensures strict compliance with the electric reliability standards of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC). This position would report to Regulatory Manager.Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop, communicate, implement, assist and oversee policies and procedures to ensure that OUS is compliant with the applicable standards. Works directly with System Control, Engineering, Substation and Regulatory Manager.Assist in the development and implementation of training and certification in NERC/FRCC compliance requirements for applicable NERC/FRCC standards.This position is responsible for developing training documents and presentations, for both internal NERC-related training, and for presentations at FRCC and FMPA workshops.Oversee the documentation and archival system and ensures that OUS is at all times compliant and audit ready. Responsible for design, develop, and maintain the OUS's compliance tracking system.Oversee NERC/FRCC self-certification procedures and report to OUS staff on compliance status.Attends meetings and training related to NERC, FRCC and Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) and communicates information to OUS Staff.Assist in decision making for any system work that may affect regional system reliability and stability.Utilize company standard computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet browser, etc.This position has the authority to report directly to the Assistant City Manager/Utilities on issues affecting reliability and stability, of the electric system.Responsible for conducting internal audits of OUS's compliance program, as well as serving as OUS's representative auditor for peer reviews of other FMPA members.Responsible for managing, reviewing, and coordinating all activities associated with the Open Access Transmission Tariff, with respect to non-financial requirements.Manages all compliance related activities related to the Mandatory Reliability Standards Compliance Contract with FMPA. This includes creation, review, revisions, and evidentiary development & archiving for any documents associated with NERC registered functions for which FMPA is registered, but OUS is responsible to directly support.Manages and facilitates all activities related to the OUS Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee, as well as the non-CIP subject matter expert committee.Manages the tasks and functions set for in the OUS Reliability Compliance Program, as part of sustaining a culture of compliance.Assists the Regulatory Manager with review, analysis, and recommendations for OUS physical and cyber security measures, consistent with NERC and other statutory requirements, for protection of critical infrastructure protection.Significant out-of-town travel required, in order to contribute and participate in FRCC, FMPA, and NERC committee meetings and workshops.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.A minimum of three (3) years' experience of a progressively responsible nature in the compliance and regulatory industry.A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the electric industry.Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
REQUIRED LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Must be able to respond to City Complex (1805 NE 30th Ave.) within 45 minutes from the time notified.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESCandidate must have knowledge of electric power distribution systems, ability to meet multiple deadlines and ability to research, compile and analyze technical data. Candidate must have the ability to monitor work of others, interpret legislative and regulatory mandates impacting utility operations and a current understanding of the technological, regulatory, and business forces shaping the electric utility industry. The Candidate must be able to participate and represent OUS in a professional manner in negotiations and other interactions with external entities.
Candidate must have the ability to communicate orally and in written form and to establish effective relationships with professional/technical staff. Candidate must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to use independent judgment and problem solve, and to maintain a positive working relationship with personnel, contractors, governmental agencies, and the general public. Candidate must be able to work independently and with a group to achieve goals and objectives.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
01
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
OR
If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?
YesNo
02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
03
Please select your level of degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
NoneAssociate DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePh.D.
04
Please select your level of experience of a progressively responsible nature in the compliance and regulatory industry.
None1 - 2 Years3 - 4 Years5 - 6 Years7 - 8 Years9+ Years
05
Please select your level of experience in the electric industry.
None1 - 2 Years3 - 4 Years5 - 6 Years7 - 8 Years9+ Years
06
Do you possess knowledge of electric power distribution systems?
YesNo
07
Do you possess the ability to monitor the work of others, interpret legislative and regulatory mandates impacting utility operations and a current understanding of the technological, regulatory, and business forces shaping the electric utility industry?
YesNo
08
Do you possess the ability to meet multiple deadlines?
YesNo
09
Do you possess the ability to research, compile and analyze technical data?
YesNo
10
If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:
11
I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.* Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work.
YesNo
Required Question