What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V position at Public Utilities Commission?
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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Transmission Planning and Policy Section of the Energy Infrastructure Branch, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) V will perform a wide variety of analytical and consumer advocacy assignments related to planning for the electricity grid, large-load/data center interconnection, grid enhancing technologies, analyzing the economics governing grid infrastructure investment, modeling transmission, electric safety, general rate case proceedings, and perform other related work in economic and policy analysis.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position require travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517836
Position #(s):
680-254-4616-004
Working Title:
Senior Analyst
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Public Advocates Office/ Energy Infrastructure Branch/ Transmission Planning & Policy:
The Public Advocate's Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocate's Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals.
The Public Advocate's Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.
Join the Public Advocates Office, a leading voice for utility consumers.
Apply your leadership, technical, and analytical skills to support Californian ratepayers. Help advocate to ensure that electric customers receive affordable, safe and reliable service.
We are looking for candidates with the initiative and desire to make a difference advocating for the interests of California ratepayers regarding electricity transmission planning and infrastructure. Please join our team!
Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.
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 conducting economic, quantitative, financial and/or policy research and analyses, including planning the research, identifying data needs, using spreadsheets and analytical tools, and developing conclusions and recommendations.
Describe your experience organizing and coordinating projects and working collaboratively with team members and managing junior team members.
Describe your experience communicating complex concepts in written and verbal form, including preparing testimony, reports, memos, and/or making presentations.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
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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.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of, or experience with, electric utility transmission infrastructure, including electric transmission planning, large-load/data center interconnection, benefit-cost analysis, and transmission modeling.
Salary : $115,572 - $144,648
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