Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III Job at Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco County, CA

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  • Public Utilities Commission
  • San Francisco County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please  Click here or  Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

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. 

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 .

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

  • Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 496491
  • Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 496488

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

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.

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:

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

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the  Work4CA guide.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at 

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 

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.

Benefits

Additional Application Information

Please indicate “Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III” or “Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II” in the Examination/Job Title section on the CA State Application (std 678).


This position may be filled at either the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III or II level for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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