California Public Utilities Comission
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III/Regulatory Analyst
California Public Utilities Comission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please click
PURA III
or
PURA II
to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.The Communications and Water Policy (CWP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III-II to join its Customer Programs team.Under the general direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, 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 public utilities.The PURA III-II performs the more complex and responsive work which is demonstrably above the journey level. The incumbent is expected to develop appropriate methods, secure general approval for a plan that outlines the objective of the analysis, and independently carry out an assignment. Incumbent may exercise lead responsibility over technical professional staff in carrying out a study or program responsibilities. This involves the issuance of a planning identifying key issues; a timetable of deadlines to be met; determining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform and coordinate the work. Incumbent’s assignments could involve regulatory matters that are on-going or regularly scheduled, could involve teams with several employees, and could be part of major Commission regulatory programs.Conduct more complex research and analysis above the journey level of limited scope through systematic application and interpretation of standard economic, statistical, business, financial, accounting, geospatial, demographic, environmental, political, and other social science theories.Develop and secure approval for new and appropriate approaches and methodologies and plans outlining objectives.Develop appropriate recommendations on more complex public utility regulatory issues and challenges.Independently carry out assignments of limited scope, providing accurate status reports and meeting internal and external deadlines.Maintain organized electronic and hard copy files and ensure appropriate treatment of confidential files.Write and defend testimony in formal hearings covering areas of more complex issues above the journey level of limited scope.Assist higher level staff in coordinating with attorneys on litigation strategy and cross-examination of utility and intervenor witnesses and providing input on opening and reply to briefs.Write protests to more complex advice letters and other filings.Present ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations orally and in writing, and applying visual representation techniques when necessary.Lead over technical professional staff in carrying out some studies, projects, and/or programs.Represent the organization at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, public meetings.Communicate with mid-level managers at utilities, CPUC, and other organizations and agencies.Travel and attend field investigations, meetings, workshops and trainings.Working Conditions:Travel is required. This advertisement is listed specifically for
San Francisco
location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 455054. Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 455134. Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.
Telework Policy CalHRPrepare 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.Describe in detail your experience working on a team responsible for performing a challenging task or solving a challenging issue. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to handle the issue? • What were the end results? • What would you have done differently?Describe in detail, a situation where you had to defend your recommendation on a technical, financial, regulatory, or policy issue. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to drive your recommendation? • What were the end results? • Upon conclusion of your recommendation, what would you have done differently?Describe in detail, a project or assignment where you had to coordinate the work of others. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the project or assignment. • What were the forms of communication used for coordination? • How did you measure effectiveness of the team's progress on assignments? • What were the end results? What would you have done differently?It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at
www.jobs.ca.gov . 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 .Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
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PURA III
or
PURA II
to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.The Communications and Water Policy (CWP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III-II to join its Customer Programs team.Under the general direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, 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 public utilities.The PURA III-II performs the more complex and responsive work which is demonstrably above the journey level. The incumbent is expected to develop appropriate methods, secure general approval for a plan that outlines the objective of the analysis, and independently carry out an assignment. Incumbent may exercise lead responsibility over technical professional staff in carrying out a study or program responsibilities. This involves the issuance of a planning identifying key issues; a timetable of deadlines to be met; determining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform and coordinate the work. Incumbent’s assignments could involve regulatory matters that are on-going or regularly scheduled, could involve teams with several employees, and could be part of major Commission regulatory programs.Conduct more complex research and analysis above the journey level of limited scope through systematic application and interpretation of standard economic, statistical, business, financial, accounting, geospatial, demographic, environmental, political, and other social science theories.Develop and secure approval for new and appropriate approaches and methodologies and plans outlining objectives.Develop appropriate recommendations on more complex public utility regulatory issues and challenges.Independently carry out assignments of limited scope, providing accurate status reports and meeting internal and external deadlines.Maintain organized electronic and hard copy files and ensure appropriate treatment of confidential files.Write and defend testimony in formal hearings covering areas of more complex issues above the journey level of limited scope.Assist higher level staff in coordinating with attorneys on litigation strategy and cross-examination of utility and intervenor witnesses and providing input on opening and reply to briefs.Write protests to more complex advice letters and other filings.Present ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations orally and in writing, and applying visual representation techniques when necessary.Lead over technical professional staff in carrying out some studies, projects, and/or programs.Represent the organization at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, public meetings.Communicate with mid-level managers at utilities, CPUC, and other organizations and agencies.Travel and attend field investigations, meetings, workshops and trainings.Working Conditions:Travel is required. This advertisement is listed specifically for
San Francisco
location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 455054. Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 455134. Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.
Telework Policy CalHRPrepare 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.Describe in detail your experience working on a team responsible for performing a challenging task or solving a challenging issue. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to handle the issue? • What were the end results? • What would you have done differently?Describe in detail, a situation where you had to defend your recommendation on a technical, financial, regulatory, or policy issue. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to drive your recommendation? • What were the end results? • Upon conclusion of your recommendation, what would you have done differently?Describe in detail, a project or assignment where you had to coordinate the work of others. In your response, address the following: • Briefly provide background of the project or assignment. • What were the forms of communication used for coordination? • How did you measure effectiveness of the team's progress on assignments? • What were the end results? What would you have done differently?It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at
www.jobs.ca.gov . 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 .Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
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