Regulatory Compliance Administrator

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ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Regulatory Compliance Administrator plays a key role in advancing Hunter Communications’ local, state, and federal regulatory compliance and reporting as well as key contract management, including franchise and joint pole attachment agreements. This position reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for managing day-to-day regulatory functions, data compilation and reporting, contract drafting, review, and filing, tracking and maintaining agreements, and other duties as assigned.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage day-to-day regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local governments, including coordination with Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), and other federal and state agencies.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure regulatory reporting milestones are met and risks are proactively identified and addressed or escalated as needed.
• Help establish and maintain processes that support long-term compliance and readiness for audits or program reviews.
• Prepare, submit, and track filings, licensing, reporting, and correspondence with regulatory agencies (e.g., FCC, state PUCs, local franchise authorities).
• Assist in ensuring compliance with telecommunications, utility, construction, environmental, and public safety regulations across jurisdictions.

Regulatory Oversight & Development

• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on potential impacts to business operations and expansion.
• Support the direct coordination with state and federal regulatory bodies to maintain relationships and to advance Hunter’s interests in rules or changes to programs.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and the Director to assess regulatory risks, address compliance issues, and manage enforcement or dispute resolution.
• Support expansion into new service areas by coordinating with other departments and regulatory bodies to file timely requests to update and maintain Hunter’s status in all markets.

Contract Management

• Support the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations by assisting in the drafting, review, redlining, circulating for signature, and filing of contracts including joint pole attachment agreements, franchise agreements, utility right of way permits, memoranda of understanding, and other documents as needed.
• Track and monitor contracts and other agreements for performance requirements, payment scaling, expiration, and other provisions.
• Ensure a timely renewal process in advance of contract expirations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for local jurisdictions and partner agencies regarding franchising. Manage and maintain franchise agreements with cities, counties, and utility partners.
• Support negotiation on new franchising, renewals, and amendment of franchise and right-of-way agreements.
• Coordinate with the Director and other departments to support the resolution of complex franchise renewals, franchise transfers, and franchise non-compliance issues.
• Assist the Director on strategic engagement with jurisdictional authorities and regulatory bodies to facilitate permitting, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, and easement negotiations for broadband infrastructure projects. This includes navigating access to public rights-of-way, utility corridors, railroads, tribal lands, and private properties.

State & Federal Funding Program Compliance

• Administer regulatory funding programs, including but not limited to Lifeline, E-Rate, other Universal Service Fund (USF) programs, and other state or federal programs, ensuring compliance and operational accuracy.
• Support the company’s obligations under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) by ensuring compliance with all federal requirements tied to awarded funding. Responsibilities include coordinating reporting on milestone achievement, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting timely submissions to the Federal Communications Commission.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field.
• Paralegal Certificate

Required Experience:

• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of preparing clear, persuasive materials and communicating professionally with government officials and external partners.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications policy, permitting, or broadband infrastructure issues, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex regulatory frameworks.

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory compliance, or public policy specific to Oregon and California, preferably in the telecommunications or utilities industries.
• Familiarity with regulatory filing systems, CRM/grant tracking tools, and permitting databases.
• Experience in legislative analysis, policy advocacy, regulatory engagement, and grant or program compliance.
• Experience working with tribal governments, public utilities, or rural development agencies.
• Proven strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including the FCC and Oregon/California public utility commission processes.
• Experience managing utility franchise agreements and/or working directly with local governments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory programs such as Lifeline or E-Rate.

Skills & Abilities:

• Commitment to Safety: Integrates a focus on safety into daily work and communications with other teams.
• Telecommunications Knowledge: General understanding of telecommunications outside plant construction/installation and its intersection with local, state, and federal government regulations.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using critical thinking and best practices. Forward-thinking, identifying risks and proactively addressing them before they become problems.
• Professional Communication: Strong capabilities in coordinating stakeholders and fostering collaboration. Ability to engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders and build positive relationships.
• Organization: Strong ability to organize and file project documentation, communications, and contracts; consistently provide accurate and timely updates.
• Self-Direction and Priority Management: Ability to work autonomously, set priorities, manage time, and advance objectives without direct oversight. Skill in managing multiple projects, with the agility to reprioritize as needs evolve.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements pertinent to telecommunications projects.
• Digital Literacy: Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, Google Earth, and GIS platforms.
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Openness to new technologies and methodologies, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The use of the word “including” is not meant to imply limitation to only the items specifically listed.
• Primarily working indoors in an office environment or, for remote employees, a home office environment.
• Remote employees must maintain a quiet, secure workspace with reliable high-speed internet and may be required to travel to a company office for onboarding, training, or meetings.

Position Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical 40-hour work week occurring between Monday and Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM PST. This position occasionally requires overtime to meet project deadlines or infrastructure emergencies.

This position may occasionally require travel within the Hunter Communications network footprint of Oregon and Northern California as dictated by business needs, with overnight stays as required by circumstances.

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position include the responsibilities described in this job description. The employee must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will engage in the interactive process as required by applicable law when an accommodation is requested. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

• Constantly reading, understanding, interpreting, and analyzing written guidelines, laws/administrative resolutions, and other regulatory documents.
• Moving about an indoor office or home office environment as needed.
• Sitting for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Constantly communicating both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Constantly using a computer to prepare regulatory documentation, reporting, and other communications.

EEO Statement:

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,

genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.