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Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V - Limited Term

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
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Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V - Limited Term

Energy Division/ CEQA and FERC Branch/ CEQA and Energy Permitting 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).

The Energy Division develops and administers energy policy and programs 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). 

Would you like to help California combat global warming and help improve the states aging infrastructure? Do you have a strong interest in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and energy planning issues? If so, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Branch in the Energy Division is looking for you!

Significant new investments are required in order to support the State's transition to a low-carbon energy infrastructure. To realize these goals, new transmission lines have been planned and are being built throughout the State to integrate renewable energy. On December 23, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) entered into a memorandum of understanding related to resource and transmission planning, transmission development and permitting, procurement, and interconnections in order to achieve reliability and policy needs and to coordinate the timely development of resources, resource interconnections, and needed transmission infrastructure. On October 7, 2023, Senate Bill 319 (McGuire) (SB 319) was passed that requires the CPUC and CEC, in coordination with CAISO, every 5 years, to review the memorandum of understanding and a related workplan to ensure the memorandum and workplan reflect the coordination that is needed to help meet the state's energy goals.

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, incumbent will support the Program and Project Supervisor in preparing reports to the legislature required under SB 319 and Section 913.12 of the Public Utilities Code as well as provide general support to the CPUC in meeting the requirements of SB 319, including development of permit streamlining recommendations. The incumbent will also have lead responsibility in conducting complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, telecommunication facilities, and rail projects. This also includes, but is not limited to, managing the development of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other environmental review documents and related processes. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

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 V 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 submit your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as follows: 

Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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. 

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 July 27, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT.  

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.