California Regulatory Director; Closed

Position: California Regulatory Director (Closed)

California Regulatory Director

CALSTART develops and implements large-scale zero‑emission transportation solutions with businesses, governments, and communities to create real‑life impact toward clean air and equitable access to clean transportation for all.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies set forth for and by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) specific to transportation electrification, including the Development of Rates and Infrastructure for Vehicle Electrification (R.18-12-006, DRIVE Rule making) and key pieces of transportation electrification legislation such as SB350, AB1082, AB1083, SB1014, SB1000, AB2127, SB676, AB841, and AB2061.
• Establish and maintain communication and productive working relationships with regulatory agency officials, utility staff, and other key stakeholders including CALSTART members.
• Track proceedings and draft regulatory comments on behalf of CALSTART.
• Provide analysis and communication on issues related to transportation electrification to the Senior Director and Head of Policy, as well as all other initiatives and applicable regional offices.
• Analyze proposed regulatory changes and work with CALSTART subject‑matter experts to assess their impact on the development of zero‑emission vehicle markets, with an emphasis on medium‑ and heavy‑duty fleets.
• Develop strategies to respond to these changes effectively.
• Advocate for CALSTART’s positions and interests in regulatory proceedings, public hearings, and filings with the PUC through preparation and submission of detailed comments, coalition letters, and oral testimony.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with the CPUC, regulatory filings, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy, law, or a related field.
• Six years of experience in utility regulatory frameworks, including rate case, rate design for EV, beneficial rates, time‑of‑use, performance incentives, incentive program design and implementation, and utility processes such as interconnections and service requests.
• Strong knowledge of public utility regulations and the regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of the permitting process, project management, and clean transportation technologies.
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Experience in complex project team coordination or stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in state energy regulatory affairs or public policy.
• Knowledge of the clean transportation industry landscape.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Three years of relevant experience working directly with Public Utilities Commissions in the United States, preferably in California.
• Demonstrated positive outcomes as a party/intervenor in a significant number of clean mobility, fleet electrification regulatory proceedings.

Benefits and Compensation

• 100% company‑paid comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance).
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions.
• FSA for health and dependent care.
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time, paid family leave, and additional paid leave.

Salary range: $117,260 – $168,854. Pay will typically be $117,260 – $128,986, based on job‑related skills, qualifications, experience, education, and internal equity.

Equal Opportunity

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.