The Dir Rates oversees all activities for Tampa Electric (TEC) cost recovery clauses. Manages the Clean Energy Transition Mechanism. Interfaces with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), its staff and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for formulating and communicating regulatory policies, managing FERC and FPSC issues and filings and supervising technical and compliance reviews of company filings.  Oversees and directly supports the preparation of testimony, tariffs, interrogatories, audit responses and other data requests as well as completes analysis and the development of company positions and responses to regulatory agencies.  Serves as a primary contact for Electric Delivery, Energy Supply, Customer Experience, Fuels and Wholesale Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Regulatory Accounting.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee TEC cost recovery filings, development of regulatory activities and negotiations with the FPSC supporting the Environmental Cost Recovery Clause.  In addition, direct, coordinate or prepare petitions, testimony, cost recovery projection and true-up filings, audit responses and other data requests supporting TEC’s Environmental Cost Recovery Clauses.
2. Oversee TEC cost recovery filings, development of regulatory activities and negotiations with the FPSC supporting the Fuel and Purchased Power Cost Recovery Clause (“Fuel Clause”), Capacity Cost Recovery Clause and Generation Performance Incentive Factor.  Direct, coordinate or prepare petitions, testimony, cost recovery projection and true-up filings, audit responses and other data requests supporting TEC’s Fuel Clause, Capacity Cost Recovery Clause and Generation Performance Incentive Factor.
3. Oversee TEC cost recovery filings, development of regulatory activities and negotiations with the FPSC supporting the Storm Protection Plan Cost Recovery Clause. Direct, coordinate or prepare petitions, testimony, cost recovery projection and true-up filings, audit responses and other data requests supporting TEC’s Storm Protection Plan Cost Recovery Clause.
4. Oversee TEC cost recovery filings, development of regulatory activities and negotiations with the FPSC supporting the Conservation Cost Recovery Clause. Direct, coordinate or prepare petitions, testimony, cost recovery projection and true-up filings, audit responses and other data requests supporting TEC’s Conservation Cost Recovery Clause.
5. Manage and directly prepare petitions, testimony, cost recovery projection and true-up filings, audit responses and other data requests supporting TEC’s Clean Energy Transition Mechanism.
6. Serve as a TEC expert witness before regulatory agencies during hearings, agenda conferences and workshops.  Oversee or directly coordinate the preparation of both internal and external witnesses in regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulators as needed.  Represent and advocate corporate regulatory positions before regulators, commission staff, industry colleagues, and interveners or litigants.
7. Provide a leadership and proactive role in educating departments about the regulatory requirements for cost recovery clause matters.  Assist in the analysis of the benefits and impacts of strategies including the review and assessment of regulations, prudence, alternative solutions and recovery issues.
8. Direct the development of testimony and supporting analyses necessary to support petitions with the FPSC.  This involves close communication and coordination with departments such as Energy Supply, Electric Delivery Operations, Customer Care and Fuels Management, Corporate Communications, and Regulatory Accounting.  This also includes coordination with company attorneys to ensure adequate testimony preparation skills, witness training and deposition and hearing preparation.
9. Oversee the development of or directly provide regulatory strategy and policy analysis for FPSC and FERC issues and provide support by reviewing state legislative initiatives that affect the electric industry in the areas such as cost recovery, conservation and load management, environmental requirements, generation expansion and renewable energy.
10. Monitor FPSC regulatory filings, rulings and activities of other electric and gas utilities and provide updates to corporate and company officers and departments on current regulatory issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:           Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or a related field of study from an accredited college/university.

Licenses/Certifications 

Preferred:          Graduate level degree or professional certification.

Experience 

Required:           10  years utility regulatory experience, including critical negotiations, and/or high impact/key initiatives. 

Supervisory Experience 

Required:           5 years of leadership managing a team.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 

Required:           General knowledge of industry structure, history, utility finance and accounting practices, environmental and conservation matters, ratemaking practices, legal and regulatory processes.  Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other PC-based software.

OUR COMPETENCIES

• Puts Safety First – Protect people and the environment every day 
• Be Curious & Adapt – Welcome change and keep learning 
• Create Value for Customers – Build relationships and deliver quality work 
• Be Accountable & Respectful – Do what’s right and follow through 
• Foster Strong Teams – Build trust through teamwork and help people grow 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a normal office environment with occasional weekend and overtime requirements, and occasional travel within or outside the state, as needed.

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.