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Requisition ID # 175497
Job Category: Engineering / Science; Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Chico; Sacramento
Department Overview
The Wildfire Compliance Team is part of the Electric Operations Regulatory Compliance organization, where our vision is that together we will create a compliance culture that supports and exceeds our regulator’s expectations for safety, reliability, and customer expectations. The main functions of this department are to ensure that we remain in compliance with our state and federal requirements. The Wildfire Safety Compliance Team is primarily responsible for responding to data requests from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS) and inquiries from CAL FIRE. The Wildfire Compliance Team also serves as the primary liaison with the Independent Evaluator and responds to Notice of Violations, Notice of Defects, Wildfire Safety Concerns, and customer complaints for either Energy Safety and/or CAL FIRE.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will manage and administer the Energy Safety and/or CAL Fire programs. The candidate will also provide oversight, governance, communication, training, and reporting for the overall process and project management for the assigned program(s).
The Expert Risk & Compliance Consultant will leverage their technical expertise to help guide strategic decisions within the Wildfire Compliance organization. The successful candidate will also support the organization by leading the development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives and collaborating across the department to ensure alignment of goals to support the program(s).
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $122,000.00
Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $158,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $194,000.00
Minimum Base Salary (California) $116,000.00
Mid Base Salary (California) $150,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (California) $184,000.00
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies expert knowledge of Program Management to wide-ranging issues and assignments, works independently with guidance on only the most complex issues, and may lead project teams within the organization.
- Develops a program implementation plan with goals and milestones, articulates goals and mission to key stakeholder teams to assure development of deliverables that meet stakeholder needs, and provides direction on the overall program plan and goals.
- Solves unique and complex problems, anticipates issues, benchmarks for alternative approaches and insights, and develops innovative solutions.
- Demonstrates strategic leadership with both internal and cross-functional stakeholders to support organization goals.
- Designs a gap analysis process to identify improvement needs based on external and internal stakeholder input and evaluation.
- Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program requests.
- Identifies issues, develops solutions, and presents recommendations and a tactical implementation plan to leadership for approval.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and supports regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meetings with regulators.
- Maintains strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
- Develops and implements improved processes, best practices, controls, and procedures to improve efficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance with the program(s).
- May design and develop new programs under a larger umbrella of goals and initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
7 years of total related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s in engineering
- Electrical Engineering with distribution, transmission, or substation experience
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
- Experience in compliance, 2 years minimum
- Experience in risk management, 2 years minimum
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory policy and compliance concepts, and/or risk management
- PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics, priorities, and ability to work across multiple teams from different disciplines and backgrounds
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints
- Knowledge and understanding of business drivers
- Demonstrated ability to manage or direct teams
- Ability to work within a Regulatory environment
- Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various internal and external audiences
- Influence and negotiation ability, including strong meeting facilitation skills, to effectively prioritize work based on business need and risk assessments
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great attention to detail
- Knowledge of process improvement concepts, methods, and best practices
INTRODUCTION
Requisition ID # 175497
Job Category: Engineering / Science; Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland; Chico; Sacramento
Department Overview
The Wildfire Compliance Team is part of the Electric Operations Regulatory Compliance organization, where our vision is that together we will create a compliance culture that supports and exceeds our regulator’s expectations for safety, reliability, and customer expectations. The main functions of this department are to ensure that we remain in compliance with our state and federal requirements. The Wildfire Safety Compliance Team is primarily responsible for responding to data requests from the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS) and inquiries from CAL FIRE. The Wildfire Compliance Team also serves as the primary liaison with the Independent Evaluator and responds to Notice of Violations, Notice of Defects, Wildfire Safety Concerns, and customer complaints for either Energy Safety and/or CAL FIRE.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will manage and administer the Energy Safety and/or CAL Fire programs. The candidate will also provide oversight, governance, communication, training, and reporting for the overall process and project management for the assigned program(s).
The Expert Risk & Compliance Consultant will leverage their technical expertise to help guide strategic decisions within the Wildfire Compliance organization. The successful candidate will also support the organization by leading the development of program goals and metrics to meet company goals and objectives and collaborating across the department to ensure alignment of goals to support the program(s).
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is:
Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $122,000.00
Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $158,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $194,000.00
Minimum Base Salary (California) $116,000.00
Mid Base Salary (California) $150,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (California) $184,000.00
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies expert knowledge of Program Management to wide-ranging issues and assignments, works independently with guidance on only the most complex issues, and may lead project teams within the organization.
- Develops a program implementation plan with goals and milestones, articulates goals and mission to key stakeholder teams to assure development of deliverables that meet stakeholder needs, and provides direction on the overall program plan and goals.
- Solves unique and complex problems, anticipates issues, benchmarks for alternative approaches and insights, and develops innovative solutions.
- Demonstrates strategic leadership with both internal and cross-functional stakeholders to support organization goals.
- Designs a gap analysis process to identify improvement needs based on external and internal stakeholder input and evaluation.
- Monitors and ensures closure/completion of projects and/or other program requests.
- Identifies issues, develops solutions, and presents recommendations and a tactical implementation plan to leadership for approval.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and supports regulatory activities by supplying information for filings, data requests, and meetings with regulators.
- Maintains strong working relationships with all strategic programs and partners.
- Develops and implements improved processes, best practices, controls, and procedures to improve efficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance with the program(s).
- May design and develop new programs under a larger umbrella of goals and initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
7 years of total related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s in engineering
- Electrical Engineering with distribution, transmission, or substation experience
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)
- Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance (LPEC)
- Experience in compliance, 2 years minimum
- Experience in risk management, 2 years minimum
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory policy and compliance concepts, and/or risk management
- PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- Adaptability to adjust to changing business dynamics, priorities, and ability to work across multiple teams from different disciplines and backgrounds
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to various levels of management
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with demanding time constraints
- Knowledge and understanding of business drivers
- Demonstrated ability to manage or direct teams
- Ability to work within a Regulatory environment
- Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to develop and deliver presentations to various internal and external audiences
- Influence and negotiation ability, including strong meeting facilitation skills, to effectively prioritize work based on business need and risk assessments
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great attention to detail
- Knowledge of process improvement concepts, methods, and best practices
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Compliance Consultant
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials exactly. If your compliance role requires a specific degree field or certification like CAMS or CCEP, document those clearly before your employer drafts the job description to avoid audit triggers.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations regularly sponsor compliance professionals for green cards. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 13-1041 to identify employers who have filed PERM for compliance roles in the past 12 months.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Compliance Consultant roles specifically by green card sponsorship history. This surfaces employers who have already navigated PERM for this occupation, cutting the guesswork out of identifying willing sponsors.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your offer letter
If your compliance role requires a master's degree or you hold an advanced degree with specialized regulatory expertise, negotiate EB-2 classification upfront. EB-2 can shorten your wait significantly for most nationalities compared to the EB-3 backlog.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your compliance role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and worksite ZIP code so you know whether an offer meets the minimum before PERM is filed.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL can audit PERM applications up to five years after approval. Ask your employer to retain all recruitment records, including posted ads and applicant dispositions, since compliance-role audits often scrutinize whether qualified U.S. workers were genuinely considered.
Green Card Compliance Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Consultant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Compliance Consultant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or your employer can demonstrate a business necessity for advanced credentials, EB-2 classification may apply. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates are typically current sooner for many nationalities, reducing your overall wait before you can file for adjustment of status.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for compliance professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status renewed in three-year increments with an annual lottery at the cap-subject level. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process, starting with PERM labor certification, leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test and obtain DOL certification before filing the I-140 petition with USCIS, making the process longer but the outcome permanent.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Compliance Consultant position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific compliance role at the prevailing wage. DOL reviews the recruitment steps, typically requiring ads in specific formats over a mandatory 30-day window. Analyst review at DOL currently averages several months, and an audit can add additional time before certification is issued and the I-140 petition is filed with USCIS.
How can I find Compliance Consultant jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Compliance Consultant roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. Employers who have successfully completed PERM for compliance professionals before are far more likely to understand the process and commit to it again, reducing the risk that an offer falls through due to employer hesitation about the cost or timeline.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change to a same or similar occupational category without losing your priority date. Compliance roles generally fall under SOC code 13-1041, so moving between compliance-focused positions at different employers typically satisfies the same-or-similar requirement. Confirm the new role qualifies before making the move.