Compliance Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) - Energy Department

About the role

The City of San José is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Compliance Specialist (Power Resources Specialist I/II) to support the Regulatory Compliance & Policy Division. This department oversees energy-related procurement, programs, load forecasting, and similar compliance reporting, responding to internal and external requests for data.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance efforts, which will include some individual and some collaborative work.
• Map out and manage state energy-related compliance requirements, keeping staff aware of upcoming deadlines and potential challenges.
• Serve as the point of contact for regulatory compliance, standards, and regulations.
• Anticipate emerging compliance needs and monitor regulatory proceedings for changing policy and compliance requirements.
• Design operating protocols to ensure SJCE adheres to processes aligned with our goals and allows for continuous improvements.
• Aid in policy research and development to maintain current knowledge of regulatory trends and changes to future market conditions.
• Ensure all compliance filings, ex parte notices, data requests, and similar items are properly and formally submitted.
• Collaborate internally and with other CCAs on various procurement compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Initiative, Planning, Project management, Strategic thinking.

Salary Information

• Power Resources Specialist I: $108,151.68 - $131,826.24.
• Power Resources Specialist II: $117,717.60-$143,423.28.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or an analytical degree related to utility business.
• Experience: None for Power Resources Specialist I; One (1) year of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations for Power Resources Specialist II.
• Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s license may be required.

Form 700 Requirement

This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Hybrid Work Schedule

The position is a hybrid, requiring part of the work week to be onsite in the downtown San José office. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future.

Selection Process

• The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, cover letter and resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions.
• Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.
• Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

Additional Information

• Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.
• Application Deadline: The first application review will occur the week of August 17, 2026; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
• To ensure that you receive timely notifications regarding your application status for this recruitment, please enter a valid e-mail address when submitting your application.
• If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Vanessa Rojas via email at vanessa.rojas@sanjoseca.gov.
• Additional Information: Employment Eligibility, Application Process, and Employment Eligibility Verification.