Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

City of Grand Island, NE; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Island, NE is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Coordinator to oversee multi‑disciplinary regulatory requirements for the electric utility. The role ensures compliance with SPP tariffs, NERC reliability standards, EPA and state DWEE rules, and environmental programs across water, air, and waste management while supporting safety and training functions.

The coordinator will monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental staff, prepare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• Eight years in an electric utility or regulatory/compliance environment preferred.
• Possession of/ability to obtain Nebraskan driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SPP tariffs, NERC reliability standards, EPA, and DWEE requirements.
• Coordinate responses and training related to regulatory forums and data requests.
• Maintain evidence of compliance and audit readiness across environmental and utility programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / Engineering / Regulatory Affairs

Tools

NERC compliance tools

Enterprise environmental data management systems

Job description

The Regulatory Compliance Coordinator performs a critical multidisciplinary role within the electric utility by ensuring adherence to federal, regional, and state regulatory frameworks. This position oversees and supports Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market and reliability requirements, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, and Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) standards. This position also participates in environmental compliance programs related to drinking water regulations, stormwater and wastewater discharge, electric transmission and distribution operations, and power generation activities, including air emissions, hazardous waste management, and solid waste disposal. This position also provides support to the utilities safety and developmental training functions. This position helps safeguard the Utility by mitigating regulatory risk, maintaining audit readiness, and collaborating with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental personnel.

Monitor, interpret, and evaluate Southwest Power Pool (SPP) tariff changes, market protocols, regional entity criteria, and related requirements impacting utility generation, transmission, market settlements, congestion management, transmission congestion rights, and resource adequacy.

Coordinate responses, data requests, and stakeholder comments related to SPP working group and committee proposals, including matters associated with MOPC, RTWG, MWG, SAWG, and other regulatory forums.

Coordinate outage requests and verifying conformance with SPP tariffs.

Investigate and setup pertinent SPP Market related training for staff.

Support administration of the Utility’s NERC compliance program covering applicable reliability standards, including operations, planning, transmission, generation, protection, training, and related compliance areas.

Assist with internal audits, self-certifications, spot checks, Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program activities, and engagements with regional reliability entities.

Track, organize, and maintain evidence of compliance for operations, planning, cybersecurity, and environmental standards, ensuring documentation repositories remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Investigate potential non-compliance events, assist in drafting mitigation plans, and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions with engineering, system operations, plant operations, environmental consultants, and other internal stakeholders.

Participate in environmental compliance for Utility water and electric infrastructure, including compliance with the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and applicable state environmental protection agency requirements.

Support completing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, stormwater pollution prevention plans, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plans for substations, plants, and other Utility facilities.

Conduct routine compliance reviews of Utility facilities, rights-of-way, substations, electrical yards, and related operational areas to identify, document, and help resolve regulatory or environmental risks.

Support environmental compliance for power generation facilities, including air emissions, Title V permit obligations, continuous emissions monitoring data reporting, greenhouse gas reporting, and ozone-depleting substance requirements.

Oversee or coordinate waste management activities associated with power generation, including coal combustion residuals, fly ash disposal, and hazardous or universal waste storage and disposal under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requirements.

Coordinate stack testing, emissions monitoring verification, regulatory reporting, and submittals to federal, regional, state, and local agencies, including the EPA and state air and water regulatory bodies.

Review regulatory changes and translate complex technical requirements into actionable Utility policies, procedures, compliance calendars, training materials, and operational guidance.

Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, generation, transmission, distribution, legal, and administrative personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and support audit readiness across SPP, NERC, and environmental program areas.

Cooperate with federal, regional, state, and local agencies to ensure compliance with applicable codes, tariffs, standards, permits, ordinances, laws, and regulations.

Centralize all digital SPP related documents and keep them regularly updated and organized.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• General office equipment and machinery including personal computers.
• Excel, Excel programming, Word, and other analytical software.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Regulatory audits and compliance management software, including NERC compliance tools and enterprise environmental data management systems.
• SPP tariffs, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex technical regulations and translate them into actionable operational policies.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including email correspondence.
• Analyze SPP, FERC, NERC, and environmental regulations and apply them to Utility practices and procedures.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering (Electrical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Industrial), Regulatory Affairs, Business Administration, Law, or a related technical field.

Experience:

Eight years in an electric utility in an area to gain knowledge of the business processes and procedures (general knowledge of power plants, system operations, engineering, substation and transmission line maintenance) OR experience in regulatory compliance, environmental management, engineering within an electric utility, power generation, or RTO/ISO sector is preferred.

License or Certification:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate valid Nebraska driver’s license.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Other:

• Must submit a copy of your Bachelor's diploma or transcripts with your application.
• Candidates are subject to a background check.