Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V - Energy Division

The California Public Utilities Commission is hiring a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V for the Energy Division in San Francisco, CA. This senior analyst will conduct complex policy analyses related to demand response and load flexibility programs. The position allows for a hybrid work model, enabling staff to work from home or an alternate location, with some required in-person attendance for onboarding and training. Travel is also required.
Energy Division/ Electric Rates, Customer Generation, Demand Response:

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 PURA V or PURA IV 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.

Under the general direction of the program and project supervisor, the individual filling this senior analyst position will work on new initiatives expanding the role of demand response and load flexibility in California. The incumbent will be a senior lead analyst who will conduct highly complex policy and/or technical analyses and research associated with demand response and load flexibility programs, pilots and policies. Policy areas that the incumbent could be responsible for overseeing are: California Independent System Operator (CAISO) market integration and operational issues, coordination with Resource Adequacy policies, coordination with the California Energy Commission (CEC), and coordination with the CPUC retail rate reform efforts. The incumbent may also be responsible for representing the Division in CAISO or CEC stakeholder processes as well as leading coordination/problem solving efforts with staff from those agencies.

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

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# 478449
• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 478448

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

This position requires travel.

CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR

Required Application Package Documents
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 two questions:
• Describe a project management assignment that required you to collaborate with others within or outside of your organization.
• Describe your experience managing multiple assignments or projects including time and resource management, communication and collaboration strategies and prioritization.

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.