Principal Regulatory Compliance & Policy Manager

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About the Department

San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José’s local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José’s Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. SJCE se rves more than 350,000 customer accounts, and has contracted for more than 1 GW of power . Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact o n the fight against climate change . SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing the City’s climate action plan , Climate Smart San José . Thanks to SJCE, San Jose has one of the cleanest energy mixes of any large city and offers a 60% renewable product and a 100% renewable product .

Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. We center equity , diversity, inclusion and belonging in our work. The department also hosts active staff-led Culture and Racial Equity c ommittees , and has won awards for its education and outreach work with Spanish and Vietnamese-speaking communities .

For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit : www.sanjosecleanenergy.org .

Position Duties

The Department is seeking to fill one full-time Principal Regulatory Compliance & Policy Manager (Principal Power Resources Specialist) position to help lead the Regulatory Compliance and Policy Division. Reporting to the Deputy Director, this position plays a key leadership role in shaping San José Clean Energy’s (SJCE) engagement with state regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance, and advancing local policy priorities that support clean, affordable, and community-focused energy.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned energy professional with a deep understanding of California’s regulatory environment and a proven ability to manage complex proceedings, compliance requirements, and policy initiatives. They will be a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, capable of connecting technical, policy, and organizational priorities to advance SJCE’s mission. This individual will be comfortable working across multiple agencies and stakeholder groups, synthesizing complex regulatory information, and providing clear recommendations to senior leadership. They will also serve as a mentor and resource to colleagues, helping to strengthen team capacity and maintain SJCE’s reputation for professionalism, credibility, and public service.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the recruitment brochure via this link.

How to Apply

To apply online, click here.

The position will close on November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM. To be considered, candidates must submit their application online at s.kirby@pipermaddox.com, or at pipermaddox.com including the following materials including the following materials:

- A cover letter
- A resume
- List of at least three (3) work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice)
- Responses to the following three questions:
1. Describe your experience in formally or informally coaching or mentoring others in the workplace.
2. Describe how you have engaged in state regulatory proceedings related to any of the following: energy rates, customer programs, load forecasting, ratepayer affordability, or distribution/transmission issues.
3. Describe your role in leading or co-leading complex energy-related compliance filings.

Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. A final selection will be made upon completion of comprehensive reference and background checks.

Questions about this recruitment can be directed to:

Consultant Recruiter Name - Sam Kirby
Consulting Agency Name - Piper Maddox
Phone: +1 424 644 6163
Email: s.kirby@pipermaddox.com

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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