Regulatory Coordinator

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

Posistion Summary

This robust administrative role serves as an introductory position to the Regulatory team. The Regulatory Coordinator provides administrative support to the regulatory department as a whole with a strong focus on regulatory affairs functions. Key functions include deadline management, software management, document and process management. This position is a cross-functional role providing opportunity to work in different jurisdictions and with a variety of internal business partners.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Coordinator. This hybrid role will be based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain all regulatory files.
• Create templates and develop processes in collaboration with regulatory supervisors, directors, and the VP of Regulatory Affairs.
• Track deadlines and manage the department calendar for key dates and events.
• Read and interpret rules, regulations, and statutes across jurisdictions.
• Review the company’s filing formats and rules of practice to meet procedural schedules and internal deadlines.
• Coordinate, prepare, and file documents or materials for regulatory or litigation proceedings as directed.
• Prepare and submit application packages; administer the discovery process in assigned cases.
• Monitor and record rule changes and regulatory commitments across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance.
• Assist with compilation and distribution of weekly synopses' of regulatory filings and industry developments involving the company, competitors, peers, and the broader public utility and energy sector.
• Learn and operate proprietary software systems used for managing discovery.
• Provide back-up support to the Regulatory Specialist during absences.
  
  

Education And Work Experience

• Five or more years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal case management, office administration, or executive-level administrative experience. Preference given to candidates with utility gas industry or legal case management backgrounds.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient experience in Adobe and MS Office products, specifically Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced-level document management and production skills (large volume project management/ regulatory filings).
• Great attention to detail, self-starter, organized.
• Willingness to learn and design/create processes for efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Highly effective communication and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Professional writing and organizational skills.
  
  

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.