Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III/II

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-496482

Position #(s):

680-256-4611-XXX

Working Title:

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III

Classification:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00

• 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.

Shall Consider:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II

$7,269.00 - $9,094.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

San Francisco County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/ Electric Pricing & Customer Programs/ Customer Programs:

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description and Duties

The Electric Pricing and Customer Program (EPCP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III/II to join its Customer Programs team.

The Electricity Pricing and Customer Programs (EPCP) branch section consists of two sections, Electricity Pricing and Customer Programs. The Customer Programs section advocates in Commission proceedings related to distributed energy resources such as the energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand response, distributed generation, and integrated distributed energy resources as well as low-income programs and programs to assist customers in disadvantaged communities. The Electricity Pricing section evaluates and makes recommendation on rate structures such as Time of Use rates and critical peak pricing.

The Public Advocates Office is seeking a PURA III/II to help coordinate the Public Advocates Office's policy analysis and advocacy related to distributed energy resources, with an emphasis on building decarbonization and zero-emission alternatives, including zonal electrification. Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, show an ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects, independently conduct technical economic, financial and policy research and analysis and make recommendations to senior staff and management. As an analyst, the incumbent will conduct research and analysis on a variety of issues, including building decarbonization and electrification, write reports, testimony and other materials, and assist with outreach efforts. The incumbent will also represent ratepayer interests in workshops, working groups, industry and stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings or in other agency forums.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

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 policy, economic, and financial analysis and making appropriate recommendations.
• Describe your experience serving as a team leader to analyze situations, establish and maintain project priorities, and take effective action.
• Describe your experience making presentations before decision makers and articulating responses in a persuasive manner.

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
• 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.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 10/31/2025

Who May Apply

• 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).
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.