Senior Energy Pricing and Policy Analyst (JC-494039) - Energy Division/ Electric Rates, Customer Generation and Demand Response

Under the general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor (PPS), the incumbent will have lead responsibility in conducting complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors. Specifically, the incumbent will lead analytical projects designing and implementing new tariffs, data collection efforts and reporting to promote electrification, decarbonization and customer equity.

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.

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the CPUC's Energy Division's 200+ 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.

A permanent Senior Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA V—Electric Rates) will be responsible for leading the analytical, project management, and advisory responsibilities for shaping advanced rate designs through rulemaking and ratemaking proceedings including the ongoing oversight and program management responsibilities for the implementation of new tariffs and programs for residential and non-residential classes. Further, this PURA V position will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of pricing strategies, data collection efforts and innovative evaluation tools that promote affordability, electrification, decarbonization and grid efficiency and reliability. In addition to working closely with the assigned Administrative Law Judge and assigned Commissioner’s office, the PURA V will be responsible for interagency communication and coordination.

• Describe your ability to prepare and deliver persuasive written and verbal briefings on technical subject matter.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

• 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.
• 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.
• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
• Describe your ability to manage complex projects involving the delivery of numerous analytical work products under tight deadlines.
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
• Describe your quantitative reasoning, spreadsheet and modeling skills, and ability to effectively interpret and analyze data and modeling results.
• 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.
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Permanent, Full Time

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00

• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.