Regulatory Compliance Officer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federally mandated pipeline safety regulations involving natural gas and for the continued training of division personnel.

The Regulatory Compliance Officer assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives.

• Assists all division activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State mandated safety regulations, including scheduling and overseeing the inspection and maintenance programs for the Energy Resources Department.
• Oversees all division activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State mandated natural gas pipeline regulations, including scheduling and overseeing the inspection and maintenance programs for the natural gas distribution system including critical and non-critical valves, cathodic protection system, system pressure monitoring, leak survey, hazardous pipe crossings, casing reports, and odorization checks.
• Maintain and update all gas division manuals and department safety manuals associated with compliance of federal and state regulations and serve as liaison during audits and inspections. Submit regulatory reports required by PHSMA, NCUC, EIA, & OSHA.
• Serve as the Designated Employee Representative (DER) for the Gas Division and maintain Drug & Alcohol requirements for covered employees.
• Coordinate the completion of Operator Qualification tasks for Gas Division employees and contractor employees. Includes scheduling, evaluation, and documentation of employee computer based and field training, and reviewing and monitoring records for contract employees.
• Coordinate training between department and emergency response personnel for internal and external departments, such as fire and police, volunteer fire departments, and other emergency response organizations within our territory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or experience in regulatory compliance/safety of 5 years or more.
• Experience in conducting inspections with regulatory agencies, such as OSHA, NCUC, or PHMSA.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• List any certifications pertaining to natural gas regulations or regarding safety (OSHA Competent Person or Instructor)

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, and local natural gas regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, and local occupational safety regulations, such as those associated with General Industry Trainer i.e. OSHA Instructor.
• Knowledge of training principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the capabilities and use of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources.
• Ability to develop, organize, and coordinate training activities.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to evaluate and maintain accurate manuals and records.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• No direct supervision but regulatory authority over many positions within the department

• The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move…