NOTE: This message is intended for those interested applicants that have not participated in the exam for this position. The exam for this classification is currently offline. It is anticipated that it will be back online on 9/11/2024. If interested in this position, you may apply. You will need to participate and pass the exam prior to appointment to California State Service.
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.
Electricity Planning and Policy (EPP) is seeking a PURA II, and will accept a PURA I, to join the Climate Change Initiative team. Under the general supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent will serve as an entry level technical and policy analyst. The incumbent will evaluate utility applications and Commission proposals, perform analyses, evaluate models, and provide written or oral presentations and testimonies making recommendations on behalf of the Public Advocates Office. The incumbent will participate in evidentiary hearings before the Commission, workshops, Procurement Review Group meetings, California Independent System Operator and California Air Resources Board proceedings, and other forums. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with members of the Climate Change Initiatives Section team on a variety of energy policy, analytical, and procurement review issues related to climate change policies. The Public Advocates Office provides an exciting and dynamic environment for an entry level analyst to gain a breadth of experience related to a number of energy policy areas, especially focused on climate change issues at the forefront of todays most pressing energy goals.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This position requires travel.
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
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Shall Consider:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I
Department Information
The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocates Office’s mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels, and the states environmental goals. Please visit Public Advocates Office for more information on the Public Advocates Office. The Electricity Planning and Policy Branch (EPP) has primary responsibility for activities in electric generation planning and procurement. The Climate Change Initiative Section oversees renewable and energy storage procurement and policy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis, Cap-and-Trade program compliance, and other climate change policies. Major climate change policy issues currently being addressed by the Climate Change Initiatives Section include cost-effective renewable procurement and integration of renewable energy onto the electric grid, utilization of cost-effective energy storage in strategic locations, GHG Cap-and-Trade implementation and products, GHG emissions reductions strategies, and consideration of emerging technologies.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
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:
For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video: Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications.
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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 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. 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: 9/8/2024
Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
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
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Karin Hieta
(415) 703-4253
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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.
Additional Application Information
This position may be filled at either the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II or I level for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.
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.