Senior Regulatory Program Manager

Summary

Reporting to the Director, Energy Compliance Services, the Senior Regulatory Program Manager

("SRPM") will be responsible for managing and overseeing compliance activities related to the various clean fuel regulations the company participates in. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented self-starter that works well across cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges. The SRPM will also work closely with and support the VP, RNG Operations, regarding compliance activities attributed to Clean Energy's Upstream equity dairy RNG assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Additional duties may be assigned.

Manage LCFS pathway submittals, verification/validation of pathways, and updating monitoring plans and other procedural documents.

Track and submit temporary and provisional pathway applications, timelines for submission, validation, and certification, project CI changes, and Margin of Safety implications.

Oversee LCFS reporting, reconciliation activities, and annual fuel pathway reports.

Execute RFS quarterly/annual reporting. Draft and maintain throughput files. Ensure all deadlines are met across multiple stakeholders and departments.

Collaborate with internal teams to collect, analyze, and interpret data from RNG projects for accurate modeling, reporting, and credit generation.

Update and manage Teams folders and compliance channels for sharing and task management along with document retention requirements per the regulations.

Create workflows and SOPs for Upstream/Downstream operations and compliance teams.

Manage compliance audits and ongoing attestations, working closely with functional teams.

Represent the company and participate in regulatory workshops, reporting back key takeaways and action items to the team.

Review, analyze, and provide effective summary memos of regulatory changes, including writing position letters for submittal to the regulators.

Identify and learn new compliance programs, providing strategic recommendations on new market opportunities that allow for Renewables to expand and grow.

Manage any due diligence requests, audits, and or attestations that arise from the generation of environmental commodities.

Identify and develop enhanced internal operational control policies and procedures, including producing/updating Standard Operating Procedures.

Update and integrate our internal Compliance Guidebook into SharePoint so that it is shareable amongst teams. The Compliance Guidebook outlines the regulatory obligations and steps we take in the various environmental programs we participate in.

Regularly review the RFS and LCFS programs and report back on how our RNG volumes compare to the rest of the market.

Clearly demonstrate a drive for constant improvement and attention to detail in all work products.

Meet ad hoc duties while balancing an ability to remain flexible, work with a dynamic team, maintain excellent organization, and perform under strict deadlines.

Travel for site visits or corporate meetings as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities currently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in compliance, finance, accounting, or economics in a related field; 2 - 4 years of related experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the Energy Industry (particularly natural gas) or Environmental Commodities (carbon credits, RECs, RTCs) preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Knowledge, skills, and experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel), Internet, Social Media, and CRM systems (we use Microsoft Dynamics).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes, and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean workspace, company equipment, and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely.

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular. Listens to what others have to say. Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other. Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others. Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments. Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Entrepreneurial: Takes initiative and appropriate action. Is engaged and committed to achieving the company's mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory. Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions. Is an example for employees and others. Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance. Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions. Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others. Delegates tasks appropriately. Recruits staff of a high caliber. Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct. Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others. Shows respect for others and their ideas. Helps others manage through change.

Passion: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company's future. Promotes a sense of company pride. Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions. Displays passion for the job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.