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Would you like to contribute to achieving the State’s ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy and environmental goals? The California Public Utilities Commission is the State’s lead agency working to increase the amount of clean and renewable energy in California. The Renewables Procurement Section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to assist in implementing critical statewide programs, such as the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. Established in 2002, the RPS program seeks to reduce fossil fuel consumption, air pollution, and greenhouse gases associated with electricity generation. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you would to contribute to California’s clean energy future, we encourage you to apply. The Renewables Procurement Section values strong communication skills and seeks individuals that perform well in team environments.
Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the Renewables Procurement Section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of regulatory, policy and technical issues related to the California Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program. The analyst will also make recommendations based on these technical, economic, and/or policy analyses regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, including memos, briefing documents, and presentations. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration and implementation of the Commission’s orders for renewable energy procurement and compliance. The successful candidate will also provide analytical support to new projects and the RPS proceeding involving the design and implementation of new legislation, programs, and policies that support renewable energy procurement and market development.
The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), writing and presenting reports, developing website content, and responding to inquiries, both internal and external. Overall, a successful candidate should be able to work well within a team environment, as well as independently, under tight time schedules and be able to handle multiple assignments and/or participate in multiple projects.
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.
Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc/divisions/energy-division/energy-division-recruiting for further job opportunities. Federal Workers, California Welcomes You! Please visit https://workforcalifornia.ca.gov/federalworkers for instructions on how to apply.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position requires travel.
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# 534010
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 534012
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
