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Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst

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Job Title:

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst

Company Name:

California Public Utilities Commission

Street:

505 Van Ness Avenue

State:

Zip:

94102

Company Profile:

The California Public Utilities Commission, CPUC, one of the nation’s leading regulatory agencies is actively recruiting experienced Public Policy Analysts to serve as regulatory analysts. The CPUC is recognized internationally for its innovative policy initiatives. The policy standards we create for California often influence national regulatory trends and federal policies. Join our team of talented staff and commissioners to help launch programs such as: climate change, consumer protection, renewable energy, energy efficiency, rail safety, and many other important issues that are shaping California's future.

Contact Name:

Thuy Nguyen

Job Location:

US-California-San Francisco

Job Title:

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst

Position Type:

Full Time

Travel Required:

10%

Experience Required:

1 - 3 yrs

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance and vision care, 14 paid holidays per year, a leave plan, deferred compensation plans (401k and /or 457), a retirement plan, transit subsidy of up to $65 per month, employee assistance program, on-site child care, optional group legal services plan, optional long-term disability plan, and flexible schedule and telecommuting opportunities.

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Job Description:

The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) positions provide an excellent opportunity to perform policy research, analysis and development on a wide variety of issues pertaining to public utilities or transportation regulation. A PURA will analyze, evaluate, develop and recommend alternatives on a wide range of regulatory issues and consult with and advise Commission management, staff and other interested parties. We accept analysts at a variety of experience levels who will qualify for PURA I to PURA V based on a combination of your education and experience. Entry level PURAs will get immediate, hands-on work on important policy issues. Higher level PURAs will often utilize their experience to serve as team leads on regulatory assignments.

PURAs work in the following areas:

Energy,
Telecommunications,
Water,
Rail Safety and Carriers,
Office of Ratepayer Advocates,
Consumer Services Division,
Division of Strategic Planning.

Requirements:

Interested applicants must have the following:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy or a closely related field are encouraged to apply.

Individuals with any Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with at least 24 four semester units or 36 quarter units of upper division coursework in the above subject areas are also encouraged to apply.

For higher PURA levels, years of progressively responsible technical research experience in a field related to public utilities or transportation can contribute to the PURA level that you are accepted for (PURA I – PURA V).

An Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD) can be substituted for 1-2 years of experience depending on the number of program credit hours. All interested individuals will be required to submit a comprehensive list of completed coursework.

Applicants must have an ability and desire to perform a wide variety of tasks in a team setting, as well as work independently on individual assignments. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Research and statistical skills and a knowledge of computers and software systems are highly desirable.