https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sat, 09 May 2026 11:04:08 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22243915/general-counsel-chief-legal-officer https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22243915/general-counsel-chief-legal-officer Amarillo, Texas, GOLDEN SPREAD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (GSEC) was incorporated in 1984 as a non-profit wholesale power supplier for its sixteen member distribution cooperatives that provide retail service to about 337,000 electric consumers located in the Panhandle, South Plains, and Edwards Plateau Regions of Texas, the Panhandle of Oklahoma, and small portions of Southwest Kansas, Southeast Colorado, and Northeast New Mexico. GSEC serves loads in two markets: the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). With approximately 1,745 MW of owned generation, GSEC prides itself on reliably and efficiently meeting Members’ power supply needs with a flexible and diverse generation fleet. GOLDEN SPREAD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE GSEC has an Operations Center that monitors the grid in real-time. Five of GSEC’s Member Cooperatives operate solely in SPP, four operate solely in ERCOT, and seven operate in both regions. GSEC is an active participant in FERC proceedings involving terms and conditions for the procurement of transmission services from SPP. Power supply resources include close to 1,700 MW of gas-fired generation located at three sites, the 78 MW Panhandle Wind Ranch, and power purchase agreements with other wind energy providers. To meet Members' growing electric needs, and to comply with market changes, GSEC is building a new gas-fired unit with grid-switchable capability. GSEC is facing the potential for tens of thousands of megawatts of new load from mega-consumers. GSEC is collaborating with Members on an approach that balances innovation, growth, stability, risk management, and all Members’ interests. GSEC’s strategic plan identified the following four key focus areas for 2026: Generation & Planning: evaluate and plan generation resources, load growth/ forecast and DER programs to promote a flexible and reliable portfolio while navigating industry risks. Finance & Rate: balance financial and rate flexibility that is equitable to all Members while supporting evolving market dynamics and large load requirements. Transmission: Improve operations, responsiveness, and reliability while managing costs. Value-Added Services: Provide services, such as IT, HR, communications, large load negotiations, SFAs, and legislative advocacy. In 2025, GSEC generated approximately $604 million in annual revenue, assets totaled $1.38 billion, and long-term debt was $543 million. Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, and Moody’s Investors Service all recently reaffirmed credit ratings of “AA-,” “A+,” and “A2,” respectively. More information on GSEC can be found at: https://www.gsec.coop/home AMARILLO, TEXAS GSEC is headquartered in Amarillo, a city with a population of roughly 200,000 to 268,000 that serves as the commercial hub of the Texas Panhandle. Known as "The Yellow Rose of Texas," it features notable attractions like Palo Duro Canyon, the historic Route 66 district, the famous Cadillac Ranch, fifty city parks, and many local arts and culture options, such as the Amarillo Symphony and Opera. The cost of living in Amarillo is approximately 18.4% lower than the national average, with average home prices in the low- to mid-$200,000’s. GSEC seeks a General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer (GC) to serve as an Officer of the cooperative leading legal and regulatory departments. He or she will provide strategic insight and leadership, ensuring alignment with GSEC’s strategic direction and risk appetite. The GC is responsible for building trusted and credible relationships with GSEC’s Board of Directors and will represent GSEC’s interests and brand at external forums and organizations. The GC must be a person of high integrity who fosters a culture of compliance with all legal requirements, company policies and procedures, rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, and market requirements of ERCOT and SPP. The GC influences and encourages employee development and growth through personal behaviors that demonstrate Cooperative Principles, GSEC’s Mission, Vision, and Values. He or she reports to the President & Chief Executive Officer and will lead a team of external legal specialists and lobbyists, along with twelve employees through a Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Market Strategy, Director of Regulatory & Market Affairs, and Senior Counsel. He or she serves as Secretary of the Board, which requires close collaboration with GSEC’s Director of Governance & Corporate Services. Depending on candidates’ credentials and experience, the GC may also assume leadership responsibility for GSEC’s compliance functions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Provide leadership and recommendations to the CEO regarding areas of accountability, prioritization of organizational resources, trends, rates, issues, and market interactions. Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement in areas of accountability. Be an organizational leader to ensure staff are motivated and prepared to achieve organizational-wide goals. Lead the legal, regulatory, and market affairs teams to ensure staff is developed, successfully performing, and positively impacting the GSEC culture. Ultimate accountability in the areas of market and regulatory risk including advising on legal, market, and regulatory aspects of GSEC’s business strategies and implications of current and future business. Ultimate accountability for leading the legal function, including providing Board legal advice and counsel on company issues, matters of significance, requirements, and managing internal and external counsel. Responsible for promoting a culture of compliance and directly engaging in interactions with regulators like FERC, PUCT, TCEQ, EPA, NERC, RRC, SPP, and ERCOT and overseeing the use of outside counsel and consultants on issues of major importance. Accountable for compliance with GSEC’s Safety Policy including all Safety Procedures and third party and Member contractual obligations. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Candidates must possess the depth and breadth of experience to assess business environment impacts and make sound recommendations to address issues and facilitate business needs that impact the entire organization. He or she will serve as an integral member of the Executive Leadership Team, which requires a willingness to work on-site at GSEC’s Amarillo headquarters to best collaborate on the development and implementation of companywide strategy and culture. The successful candidate must be able to influence, collaborate, and support the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and GSEC at large through a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality. REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree, J.D. from an accredited law school, and admission to a State Bar. Fifteen to twenty years of progressive experience as a practicing attorney with a minimum of ten years in public utility law or equivalent experience in private practice. In-depth knowledge of regulatory law and the ability to oversee the application of legal and regulatory theory and practice. An understanding of compliance and risk management. Five to ten years of experience in the cooperative sector and/or an understanding of, and commitment to, the cooperative business model and cooperative principles. Including a working knowledge of the relationship between distribution member systems and a generation and transmission cooperative. Successful track record of performance in executive or managing partner positions with ability to lead teams by inspiring, engaging, motivating, and developing employees including in times of change. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflicts and find solutions using judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing legal, legislative, regulatory, and compliance information in a clear and concise manner to audiences of varying degrees of subject familiarity. Ability to speak at professional meetings and debate/communicate on issues related to all areas of regulatory, legal, legislative, and compliance. COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & RELOCATION GSEC will negotiate a competitive compensation and relocation package with the successful candidate. GSEC provides pension benefits through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Retirement and Security Program, a 401k plan with an employer match, a 457b plan, and an Executive Benefit Restoration Plan to address IRS contribution limits. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION TIMELINE Mycoff Fry Partners will share resumes of qualified candidates with GSEC throughout the networking phase of this recruitment effort and GSEC plans to assess candidates on an on-going basis. We encourage interested candidates to submit credentials early in the process and no later than June 5, 2026. Mycoff Fry Partners and GSEC will complete virtual interviews with selected candidates by June 25, 2026. Selected finalists will participate in interviews in Amarillo, Texas, on July 13 and 14, 2026. TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Joyce Gallo  -  Mycoff Fry Partners LLC  -  PO Box 1310, Conifer, CO 80433 (860) 307-1747  -   jgallo@mfpllc.us   GSEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Fri, 01 May 2026 13:54:15 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22238575/reliability-compliance-officer https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22238575/reliability-compliance-officer Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association! Hours :  Monday - Friday Type of Employment:  This is a regular, full-time position, onsite, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer Compensation:  Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process The Opportunity: Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a  Reliability Compliance Officer  to join our team at our Homer or Kenai, Alaska, location.   In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Promote a culture of reliability, security, and compliance awareness across the organization through training, communication and leadership engagement. To establish, implement and maintain a comprehensive reliability compliance program aligned with Railbelt reliability Council (RRC) standards and applicable regulatory requirements in alignment with industry best practice. Coordinate across departments to ensure the cooperative's programs, systems, policies, and processes are compliant with RRC Reliability Standards, including Critical Infrastructure Protection ("CIP") standards. Facilitate internal and external audits related to compliance and lead audit preparation activities, including coordinated evidence gathering, internal mock audits, and corrective action plans. Collaborate with all departments to mitigate risks and ensure physical and cybersecurity measures are implemented. Communicate with regulatory agencies, compliance committees, and utility organizations to stay updated on compliance expectations, standards revisions, and other industry developments, may serve as the cooperative's representative to the RRC Board of Directors and RRC committees as needed. What makes you a good fit: A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, law, or a related field preferred. In lieu of degree preference, eight (8) years of progressively responsible applicable experience may replace the degree. Three or more years of experience in regulatory compliance, auditing, risk management, or electric utility operations. The experience should provide a working knowledge of electric utility regulatory frameworks, reliability standards, and audit process. The following, or their equivalent, professional certifications are preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) NERC System Operator Certification Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record Knock your socks off with our benefits: At Homer Electric Association, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Long-term disability insurance Employee Life, two times your annual salary 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options Employer retirement account contributions Pension Employee Assistance Program 12 Paid holidays per year Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years Tuition assistance Wellness reimbursement Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role, as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:20:54 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22149041/environmental-specialist https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22149041/environmental-specialist Anchorage, Alaska, Summary This position will assist with federal and state regulatory compliance in areas including air quality, waste, water and provide project support for Chugach. Additionally, this position will assist with data gathering, reporting, sampling, and inspection in compliance with permit, plant and department procedures. Essential Functions Assist with the development and maintenance of environmental programs, procedures, policies, and projects for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, statutes, and policies including, , the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Solid Waste Act (SWA), the Emergency Planning Community Right to know Act (EPCRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Assist with environmental permits and plan for facility permits.  Assist with representing Chugach during facility inspections or other official inquiries by regulatory agencies regarding compliance with environmental regulations. Provide technical review of proposed regulations. Assist in the preparation of position papers, briefing papers, and presentations on regulations. Provide technical information, assistance, and review to staff regarding environmental programs, policies, and regulations to ensure the projects meet environmental compliance requirements. Assist with internal auditing for compliance with environmental regulations and facility operating permits. Investigate discharge and impact to the environment. Determine root cause of discharge and develop preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. Provide project management support for environmental impact and subject to environmental requirements. Gather data for environmental permit applications, project documents, reports, and certification statements. Assist with environmental studies including assessments, impact statements, site investigations, and current and historic spill investigations. Other duties as assigned. Relationships Internal Manager, Environmental Compliance: Report to, receive direction, guidance and decisions from. Other Departments: Confer with, give and receive information. External Bargaining Unit Representatives State and Federal Agencies: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties. Private Organizations: Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties  Contractors: Coordinate with, provide and exchange information. Members: Coordinate with provide and exchange information.  Competencies Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations, rules, policies, and statutes. Including knowledge of the interrelationships between agencies and the legislative process. Current knowledge in permit application and approval procedures, air and water quality monitoring, hazardous material handling, transporting, storage, sampling, testing, and disposal. Must be able to lead effectively in both the office and field environments in order to direct crews and contractors. Ability to research and interpret regulatory and technical data and address large groups of technical and non-technical people. Ability to manage time effectively and to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to develop and implement environmental permits, policies, and procedures. Provide current information and brief personnel on applicable environmental laws, regulations and requirements. Must be able to prepare environmental briefing papers, impact analysis, permit applications, letters, reports, and memos. Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing. Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any supervisory responsibility. Work Environment  Work is performed in a standard office environment with fieldwork required. Some evening and weekend work may be required occasionally. Occasional air travel is required. Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physical science, biological science, natural science, engineering, planning, or natural resources, required. Experience Three (3) years of progressive work experience in the environmental field in the following areas: water quality, hazardous materials handling, solid waste, hazardous waste disposal, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) compliance, and environmental analysis preparation. Experience in air quality, required. Experience in utility/union environment, preferred. Substitution Additional professional experience in a similarly complex role or related field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Health Benefits - Premium & Deductible are paid for by Chugach Electric. The plan includes coverage of: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Telemedicine Financial Security: 401K Plan, Defined Benefit (Pension), Retirement Investment Services and Flex Spending Account (Health, Limited Use, Dependent Care) Life Insurance Benefits: Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability (paid for by Chugach Electric) and Supplemental Life Insurance Work, Life, Health: 160 hours vacation for first year of employment, 10 Paid Holidays + 3 Float Holidays, Employee Assistance Program and MetLife Will Preparation Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:23 -0400