Prevailing Wage Analyst - JC-461638
Energy Division / Customer Generation and Demand Response Branch/ Customer Generation Section:
The Energy Division is seeking an analyst to work on customer generation programs, with an emphasis on prevailing wage issues in the deployment of distributed energy resources. Specifically, this position would serve a critical function for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by communicating, researching, and implementing new processes and rules related to complying with AB 2143 (Carillo 2022). AB 2143 requires the CPUC by December 31, 2023, to implement a new records retention system of prevailing wage documentation linked to specific qualified renewable electrical generation projects and any associated battery storage taking service on Net Energy Metering or Net Billing tariffs (NBT). The consultant will outreach to required reporters to accept and conduct quality controls of payroll information and ensure the information is received by the CPUC to meet legislative requirements using a secure process as established with the support of the incumbent. In addition to help overseeing the procurement, ongoing contracting and performance oversight of a third-party expert consultant to meet compliance requirements pursuant to the new law, the position will also support prevailing wage components in the ongoing NBT proceeding.
Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor and as part of a team, the analyst will work on both policy development as well as program implementation, and collaborate with other Energy Division groups to ensure consistency and coordination across programs and policy. The analyst will conduct original research on highly complex and technical problems; will take lead responsibility in managing work products and timelines for a CPUC proceeding; organize stakeholder meetings and workshops; summarize positions on policy proposals; assist Administrative Law Judges with developing a record and drafting proceeding documents; and conduct legislative analysis on proposed bills. Incumbent must have knowledge of customer generation programs and market trends, in particular programs supporting disadvantaged and low-income communities. The analyst will be expected to work with the utilities and other stakeholders to ensure program administration activities are conducted in a manner consistent with Commission decisions and directives, as well as yield results that advance state policy, and ratepayer interests.
Additionally, AB 2143 requires the CPUC to prepare annual reports on the growth of distributed energy resources (DER) in disadvantaged and low-income communities for residential customers. This position would also support the procurement, contracting and management of a one-time consultant needed to develop a reporting methodology and information analysis protocol that will ensure ongoing compliance with the new DER reporting requirements in AB 2143.
This is a limited-term position where funding expires on 06/30/2025, but may become permanent based upon funding.
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 III 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. Click “Apply Now” and it will take you to the exam. 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.
- Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
- Use 11-point Arial font
- Single-spaced
- 2 page limit
- Submit your application by January 17, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.