Job Posting: Senior Energy Policy Analyst

Public Utilities Commission

JC-199732
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Senior Energy Policy Analyst
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$8,225.00 - $10,294.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/1/2020

Job Description and Duties

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.  Please speak with the Hiring Unit Contact for more information.

Under the direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst may act as a team leader, facilitator and project coordinator on market design decision making processes and as a liason for Community Choice Aggegation entities.  The analyst will evaluate and make recommendations regarding  how the CCA program impacts energy regulation in other policy areas such as renewable procurement, resource adequacy, and integrated resource planning, and coordinate with relevant staff in those affected areas. The analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or oversee implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.

The analyst will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries. 

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-199732
Position #(s):
680-322-4616-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Energy Policy Analyst
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
$8,225.00 - $10,294.00

*Willing to consider filling position in San Francisco or Sacramento.

**Travel to other CPUC offices or other locations within the state will be required. 
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy, Electric Market Structure and Design Section / Unit 322 / Market Structure, Costs, and Natural Gas Branch

Do you want to play a critical role in helping California achieve its ambitious and internationally recognized clean energy goals? Energy Division’s Market Structure and Design Section advises the Commission and provides technical expertise and implementation oversight on policies and regulations to the design of the electric market, to support the state's goals in meeting carbon emission reduction targets, maintain system reliability and protect consumers. 

Since the launch of energy market restructuring, California has been seeking to enable customer choice for retail electricity. The growth of Community Choice Aggregation and the adoption of SB 237 to explore the reopening or Direct Access has led to significant changes in the energy market. These market changes require the Commission to reconsider the regulatory rules to ensure that state can meet its reliability requirements and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. 

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

Special Requirements

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.  All types of appointments will be considered under SPB rule, GC 19050 – 19237.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

***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.***

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 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.

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: 5/1/2020

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 JC-199732
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 JC-199732
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday to Friday Except Holidays
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 https://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:
Dina Mackin
(415) 703-2125
dina.mackin@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:
EEO Main Line
(415) 703-5331
EEOConcerns@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

The candidate selected for the position should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities related to: 

  • Economic and/or policy research and analysis experience including the ability to summarize complex issues, present different perspectives, and make recommendations to decision makers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and results in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative on work assignments and manage multiple projects including coordination with team members, multiple parties, and the ability to set and meet milestones and deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
  • Quantitative analysis skills and experience in use of any of the following: spreadsheet work papers, analysis of complex data sets or models, complex operations/processes, or complex quantitative issues/problems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of electric industry regulation and ratemaking.

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:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in any of the following: Electric energy markets, electric procurement planning, or electric market design (such as Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), direct access and the role of electric service providers). 

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 Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V online examination on a continuous basis. You may apply and take the exam online at:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=7PB16

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.