Regulatory Compliance Program Manager (Gas Compliance)

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As a Regulatory Compliance Program Manager at Colorado Springs Utilities, you will monitor and manage our natural gas compliance programs to ensure our gas pipeline operations adhere to state and federal regulatory and compliance standards. You will be our subject matter expert regarding 49 CFR 192, the federal safety standards regarding pipeline transportation of natural and other gases, to ensure our compliance with these regulations and requirements. You will also provide leadership, functional and technical expertise, and work directly on issues related to federal, state, and local regulations, which may include the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Providing direction, development, implementation, and monitoring of gas compliance programs in partnership with senior leadership
• Providing strategic guidance and oversight for the processes, training, and implementation needed to ensure full compliance with mandatory gas pipeline regulatory standards and requirements
• Serving as Colorado Springs Utilities' primary compliance contact with Federal, State, and Local Regulatory Agencies, including coordination of compliance reporting to Regulatory Agencies as well as standard development on Colorado Springs Utilities' behalf
• Leading the effort to coordinate Colorado Springs Utilities' participation in industry responses to new and evolving legal and regulatory rulemaking regarding regulatory standards and requirements
• Providing strategic counsel in order to direct compliance issues through appropriate channels for investigation and resolution - and consulting with in-house and retained counsel, as needed, to resolve difficult compliance-related legal issues
• Developing, initiating, maintaining, and revising policies and procedures for compliance programs and related activities
• Establishing and monitoring an internal audit program to remain abreast of the status and trends of all compliance activities within the organization
• Instituting and maintaining an effective compliance communication program including a heightened awareness of employee responsibilities, and a thorough understanding of new and existing issues, policies, and procedures
• Monitoring the performance of the compliance program and related activities, ensuring continued process improvements

Who You Are

• Demonstrated regulatory knowledge of 49 CFR 192, and expertise to provide consultation of 49 CFR 192 code requirements
• Knowledge of the natural gas utility industry and pipeline safety is valued
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Legal Studies, Business, Management, or a related field is valued

Who We Are

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association - a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the #1 most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program