California Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V
California Public Utilities Commission, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V (JC-497509) - Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning and Policy/ Climate Change Initiative
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Base pay range
Job Code #:
JC-497509
Position #(s):
680-252-4616-016
Working Title:
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
Salary:
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00
Effective July 1, 2025:
CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State:
Candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Hybrid (Telework)
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information:
Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning and Policy/ Climate Change Initiative
Job Description and Duties The Electricity Planning & Policy Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V to join its Climate Change Initiative team.
Under the general direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V conducts complex technical, financial, and policy research and analysis, and develops recommendations. The Public Advocates Office is seeking a senior analyst to evaluate policy proposals, energy and GHG‑related programs, utility applications, and proposed legislation. As a senior analyst, the incumbent will take the lead in the review of the most critical and complex issues, perform complicated analyses, and make recommendations based on the results. The incumbent will coordinate the work of team members, brief management, and ensure timely completion of high‑quality work product. The incumbent will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, and evaluations of climate change issues related to energy procurement, including cost‑benefit analysis, load forecasts, grid modeling, GHG methodologies, program compliance, and the application of state and federal law. Written work product typically includes comments, briefs, and testimony. The incumbent will represent ratepayer interests in negotiations to resolve issues in dispute during evidentiary hearings and settlement processes, present ideas at workshops, stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings, and in other agency and public forums.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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:
Describe your experience conducting independent and complex research or analysis pertaining to regulatory, business, financial and/or public policy matters; and developing logical conclusions and recommendations.
Describe your experience with critical thinking skills; experience in preparing written documents such as reports, testimony, resolutions, analysis, white papers, etc. with the ability to formulate and support convincing arguments.
Describe your experience with project management, team leadership, and/or planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov.
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
At the time of application, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications. 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 https://www.naces.org.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 11/9/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
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.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Public Utilities Commission by 2x.
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Pension plan
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
401(k)
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California Public Utilities Commission provided pay range This range is provided by California Public Utilities Commission. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Job Code #:
JC-497509
Position #(s):
680-252-4616-016
Working Title:
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V
Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
Salary:
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00
Effective July 1, 2025:
CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State:
Candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Hybrid (Telework)
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information:
Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning and Policy/ Climate Change Initiative
Job Description and Duties The Electricity Planning & Policy Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V to join its Climate Change Initiative team.
Under the general direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V conducts complex technical, financial, and policy research and analysis, and develops recommendations. The Public Advocates Office is seeking a senior analyst to evaluate policy proposals, energy and GHG‑related programs, utility applications, and proposed legislation. As a senior analyst, the incumbent will take the lead in the review of the most critical and complex issues, perform complicated analyses, and make recommendations based on the results. The incumbent will coordinate the work of team members, brief management, and ensure timely completion of high‑quality work product. The incumbent will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, and evaluations of climate change issues related to energy procurement, including cost‑benefit analysis, load forecasts, grid modeling, GHG methodologies, program compliance, and the application of state and federal law. Written work product typically includes comments, briefs, and testimony. The incumbent will represent ratepayer interests in negotiations to resolve issues in dispute during evidentiary hearings and settlement processes, present ideas at workshops, stakeholder meetings, legislative hearings, and in other agency and public forums.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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:
Describe your experience conducting independent and complex research or analysis pertaining to regulatory, business, financial and/or public policy matters; and developing logical conclusions and recommendations.
Describe your experience with critical thinking skills; experience in preparing written documents such as reports, testimony, resolutions, analysis, white papers, etc. with the ability to formulate and support convincing arguments.
Describe your experience with project management, team leadership, and/or planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov.
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
At the time of application, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications. 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 https://www.naces.org.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 11/9/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
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.
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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Public Utilities Commission by 2x.
Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance
Pension plan
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Paid maternity leave
401(k)
Get notified about new Regulatory Analyst jobs in Sacramento, CA.
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