Electric Division Manager

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara is seeking an Electric Division Manager to lead the utility's compliance programs with federal, state, and local regulations. This senior role sets strategy, coaches staff, and engages regulators while collaborating with technical experts.

As the primary compliance strategist and SME, you will guide management, coordinate activities, support audits, assess regulatory changes, and develop risk mitigation strategies to sustain a culture of compliance and operational

Responsibilities

• Lead the utility's compliance programs across federal, state and local regulations.
• Oversee compliance planning, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to promote a culture of compliance and operational excellence.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance activities, support audits, evaluate regulatory changes, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance to management and staff as the primary compliance strategist and SME, and engage regulators as needed.

Job description

he City of Santa Clara is seeking an Electric Division Manager to lead the utility's compliance programs to ensure adherence with federal, state, and local regulations. This leadership role oversees compliance efforts related to NERC Reliability, electrical safety, environmental regulations, EH&S, NFPA, DOT, and other emerging requirements.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable setting strategy, coaching staff, engaging regulators, and working alongside technical experts. The incumbent serves as SVP's primary compliance strategist and subject matter expert, providing guidance to management and staff, coordinating regulatory compliance activities, supporting audits, evaluating regulatory changes, and developing risk mitigation strategies. The position also oversees compliance planning, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to promote a culture of compliance and operational excellence throughout the organization.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws.