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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 FERC Cost Recovery Section of the CPUC Energy Division, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV (PURA IV) will work as part of a team to advocate for California interests at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) involving costs, rates and policy for California electric utilities and other transmission providers. The analyst will perform complex technical, economic, and policy research and analysis in order to make appropriate recommendations on issues related to reviewing utilities’ electric transmission owner (TO) rate case filings and commenting in rulemakings at the FERC as well as California Independent System Operator (CAISO) initiatives involving wholesale markets; track and review rate case filings and data responses, and serve as general case manager; and prepare testimony, written and oral reports, data requests, and briefing packages and/or presentations for Commissioners, administrative law judges, Legal Division attorneys, and Energy Division management action, and for action by an external state or federal agency.
Please note -- your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).
CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Travel is required.
This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 441142
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 441145
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 CalHR