Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV
JC-441145 - Senior Regulatory Analyst
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV
Energy Division/ CEQA and FERC Branch/FERC Cost Recovery Section
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is one of the most influential regulatory agencies in the United States. For almost 100 years, the CPUC has worked to protect consumers and ensure the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure at just and reasonable rates, with a commitment to environmental enhancement and a healthy California Economy. The CPUC regulates privately owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. Learn more about us here: About the CPUC (ca.gov).
Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the CPUC's Energy Division's 250+ staff members who protect interests of Californians by ensuring regulated utilities are held accountable? The Energy Division develops and administers energy policy and program to serve the public interest, advise the Commission, and ensure compliance with the Commission decisions and statutory mandates while providing objective and expert analyses that promote reliable, safe, and environmentally sound energy services at lowest reasonable rates for the people of California. You can learn more about us here: Energy Division (ca.gov).
Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the FERC Cost Recovery Section of the CPUC Energy Division, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV (PURA IV) will work as part of a team to advocate for California interests at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) involving costs, rates and policy for California electric utilities and other transmission providers. The analyst will perform complex technical, economic, and policy research and analysis in order to make appropriate recommendations on issues related to reviewing utilities’ electric transmission owner (TO) rate case filings and commenting in rulemakings at the FERC as well as California Independent System Operator (CAISO) initiatives involving wholesale markets; track and review rate case filings and data responses, and serve as general case manager; and prepare testimony, written and oral reports, data requests, and briefing packages and/or presentations for Commissioners, administrative law judges, Legal Division attorneys, and Energy Division management action, and for action by an external state or federal agency.
Please note -- your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).
CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV position here.
Application To-Dos:
- Create a CalCareers account if you haven’t already.
- Take the exam for the classification you’re applying for - CalCareers.
- This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role .
- Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application.
- This is the legal document we will use to review your application.
- Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
Answer the following prompts:
- Describe your experience performing complex technical, economic and/or policy research and analysis.
- Describe example(s) of when you took initiative on work assignments and managed projects, including coordination with team members, multiple parties, and the ability to set and meet milestones and deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
- Describe example(s) when you had to advocate for a particular purpose or position through the presentation of written information in a clear and concise manner.
Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
- Include the questions in your response
- Use 11-point Arial font
- Single spaced
- 2-page limit
Submit your application by August 6, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.