Job Posting: Auditor

Public Utilities Commission

JC-159068
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Auditor
AUDITOR I

$3,512.00 - $4,620.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2019

Job Description and Duties

The Public Advocates Office (“the organization”) represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission proceedings and processes (e.g., workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums).  These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.

Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Safety Policy Section of the Safety Branch, the Auditor I conducts difficult financial analyses of the utilities, perform audits and analysis of the financial records of the State’s utilities associated with general rate cases (GRCs), balancing accounts, catastrophic events memorandum accounts, and other rate-setting proceedings initiated either by the Commission or the utilities.

The specific list of duties are as follows:

• Assist in the preparation of audit programs and reviews of utility accounting and other records.
• Develop audit programs and procedures to achieve audit objectives.
• Conduct interviews of utility staff.
• Document and comment on utility accounting and ratemaking procedures.
• Summarize and communicate conclusions and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Testify in formal hearings and assist staff in preparing for testimony.

• Review and report on utility financial statements.
• Assist in the development of financial models to evaluate utility forecasts.
• Make presentations and recommendations to management based on analytical findings.

• Perform quantitative analysis in support of policy recommendations.
• Attend and report on related Commission and other agency proceedings.

• Pursue continuing education in financial and regulatory accounting.
• Keep abreast of emerging financial and regulatory accounting issues.
• Attend training to develop expertise in ratemaking, economic regulation of utilities, and utility safety topics.
• Travel and other job related duties as necessary.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-159068
Position #(s):
680-257-4175-XXX
Working Title:
Auditor
Classification:
AUDITOR I
$3,512.00 - $4,620.00
* Auditor I candidates qualify for a "hire-above minimum" (HAM) with a starting salary of $3,688 per month for recruitment and retention purposes.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office / Safety Branch / Safety Policy Section

The Public Advocates Office is the ratepayer advocate at the CPUC with the statutory mandate to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility service consistent with safe and reliable service and the state’s environmental goals. The Public Advocates Office represents the interests of electric, gas, water and telecommunication ratepayers in Commission proceedings and processes (e.g., workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). Please visit our website for more information at www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. A SOQ is a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ must be 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than (2) pages. Writing that exceeds this page limit will not be scored. 

The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. SOQs will be evaluated based on the content and writing ability, using standardized rating criteria. Competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ will not be considered. All information in the Statement of Qualifications is subject to verification.  

Please describe how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the position description and duty statement to prepare your response.



* 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2019

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Public Utilities Commission
Attn: Human Resources Division
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Human Resources Division
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining the California Public Utilities Commission! The State of California offers a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Paid Sick & Vacation
  • Retirement
  • Basic Group Term Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) & 457 plans
  • Telecommute Program
  • Alternate Work Schedule
  • Military Leave
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Long Term Care
  • Group Legal Services
  • Reimbursement Accounts

and many more! Visit www.calhr.ca.gov for a full list of available benefits!

 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(855) 663-0222
pucjobop@cpuc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Nathaniel Skinner
(415) 703-1393
NWS@cpuc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Mark Ferrara
(415) 703-5886
mark.ferrara@cpuc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Required and Desirable Experience / Qualifications

Required Experience/Qualifications:

A successful Auditor I candidate must have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct audits and examinations of financial records, identify issues, and recommend effective courses of action.
  • Capability to work independently under short time constraints.
  • Ability to balance the needs/demands of multiple constituencies and competing deadlines while remaining flexible.
  • Ability to effectively relate to all staff levels and work as a member of a team.
  • Communication, written, oral and interpersonal, analytics, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


Desirable Experience/Qualifications:


In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • Able to perform effectively in a highly complex, open, and transparent public setting.
  • Experience developing financial models to evaluate forecasts.
  • Knowledge / Experience with electric and/or natural gas utility safety programs or risk analyses.
  • Knowledge / Experience with ArcGIS or similar GIS software.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.

*** The Department of Human Resources currently administers the Auditor I online examination on a continuous basis. You may apply and take the Auditor I exam on line at:


https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=0PB01


Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.