Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V

Position Details

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.

Duties

• Conduct complex and varied technical, economic, quantitative, and policy research and analyses in public utility regulation pertaining to a broad range of issues and recommend alternative solutions.
• Evaluate various program aspects, including ratepayer impacts; program budget and expenditures; cost tests and forecasts, including models and inputs; regulatory priorities; and interaction with State and federal law.
• Independently develop written reports, memoranda, sworn testimony, and comments in CPUC proceedings.
• Serve as an expert witness for the Public Advocates Office on the results of completed studies and analyses.
• Mak formal presentations and advocate on behalf of the Public Advocates Office.
• Advis CPUC management, staff, and others.
• Represent the Public Advocates Office in CPUC meetings, workshops, and other regulatory forums.
• Work on a broad range of regulatory issues pertaining to Public Advocates Office’s advocacy, Regional Organization for Western Energy, resource adequacy; Regionalization and PATHWAYS; integrated resource planning; power charge indifference adjustment; direct access; conventional and renewable energy; energy resource cost recovery; energy markets; energy research; and related issues.

Qualifications

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification.

The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience in conducting the most complex technical, economic, financial, and/or policy analysis.
• Describe your experience in leading, planning, organizing, and coordinating projects and project teams, to work well in a team environment, and to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships with others.
• Describe your experience in testifying as an expert witness in formal CPUC proceedings or comparable experience, make presentations before decision-makers, defend controversial positions, and articulate recommendations in a diplomatic and persuasive manner.

Special Requirements

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco , CA 94102

Monday to Friday Except Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.