Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-374395
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I
$4,239.00 – $6,912.00
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Public Advocates Office/ Energy Cost Of Service & Natural Gas / Revenue Requirements:
The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission. Our mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels, and the state’s environmental goals. We are organized into seven branches (four handle energy matters, one water matters, one communications and water policy matters, and an administrative branch) with a staff of 178 employees comprised of economic, financial and policy analysts; engineers; and auditors.
The Energy Cost of Service and Natural Gas (ECOSNG) Branch comprises four sections: Revenue Requirements, Operational Costs, Natural Gas, and Accounting and Auditing. ECOSNG is responsible for representing ratepayer interests in Commission proceedings (e.g., workshops, rulemakings, investigations, and hearings) specifically involving ratemaking issues, which include: General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings, Energy Cost Adjustment Clause (ECAC) proceedings, Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) proceedings, balancing and memorandum account reviews, and other proceedings that have financial or policy impacts on ratepayers.
Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
The Public Advocates Office represents ratepayer interests in Commission proceedings and processes impacting California utilities and ratepayers. These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations. The Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas (ECOS) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I to join its Revenue Requirements team.
Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Revenue Requirements Section in the ECOS Branch, the incumbent’s primary assignments are analyzing utility proposals, examining utility accounting practices and recorded costs, forecasting data, and making appropriate recommendations regarding issues affecting ratepayers. The incumbent also applies his/her analysis and standard economic, statistical, and financial theories to make appropriate recommendations on public utility regulatory issues. In addition, the incumbent may also support the Public Advocates Office advocacy at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, and public meetings, and may be assigned work in other areas and branches of the organization, as directed. Presentation will be required orally and in writing on ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations. The PURA I is the training and development level. The incumbent is generally learning to apply their skills in the context of Commission operations. Incumbents usually serve as a team member under the direction of higher-level staff.
Special Requirements
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 collecting and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative analysis).
- Describe your experience writing persuasive and clear reports that explain complex issues and technical information.
- Describe your experience defending analysis and recommendations after writing and presenting a report that includes findings.
Apply before 6/9/2023
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.