Junior Energy Planning Data Analyst (JC-498007) - Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement and Oversight Section

Overview

Analyze energy data and support integrated resource planning for California utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• legislation review
• decision support
• stakeholder liaison
• research analysis
• regulatory drafting
• workshop facilitation

Tasks

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. Under direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Junior Energy Planning Data Analyst will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Analyst may act as a team leader and will prepare written reports and analyses on economic, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs. -Review and prepare comments on pending legislation and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. -Assist Commissioners, their advisors, management and other decision-makers regarding issues in the assigned areas. -Represent the Energy Division and/or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state agencies and stakeholders to help achieve statewide clean energy goals. -Develop creative solutions to complex analytical problems while taking into consideration the market and policy implications. -Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. -Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings. Prepare workshop reports, as needed. -Conduct research and technical analyses on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction.

Requirements

• communication
• economics
• modeling
• data analysis
• std 678
• transcript

What You Bring

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. -Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. -Describe your written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting and writing white papers, reports, and memos. -Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). -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. -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. -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). -Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. -Describe your understanding of economic theory and the functioning of markets. -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. -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. -Describe your experience gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting analyses. Please highlight any electricity resource planning and modeling experience you may have.

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Benefits

Permanent, Full Time $4,632.00 - $7,553.00 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. $7,269.00 - $9,094.00 -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.

About California Public Utilities Commission

-Ensures fair pricing and environmental stewardship for essential utility services in California. -Regulates critical sectors including energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation across the state. -Manages California's vast energy grid and promotes renewable energy initiatives. -Monitors and enforces utility rates, consumer protections, and safety regulations, benefiting millions of Californians. -Involved in key initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce environmental impact through sustainable policies. -Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to address urgent issues like wildfire prevention and water scarcity. -Oversees projects shaping the future of California’s transportation systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure. -Driving significant regulatory changes to transition the state toward a cleaner, greener future.

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