Transportation Electrification Analyst - Energy Division/ Distribution Planning/ Transpo

Under the close supervision of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst will support the Transportation Electrification Section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The analyst will support transportation electrification charging infrastructure planning and deployment proceedings and projects. The analyst will conduct analysis of regulatory, ratemaking, and policy issues in CPUC formal transportation electrification proceedings and make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues. Under the guidance of senior analysts and direction from the supervisor, the analyst will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUCs 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 verify compliance with ratemaking proceedings, CPUC rules and policies, review and analyze advice letters, and prepare appropriate dispositions. The analyst will assist with workshops, meet and collaborate with utilities and other stakeholders. 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), management of consulting contracts, and responding to general inquiries. Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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

Working Conditions

Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (SF, SAC, LA) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 519701
• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 519702

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

These positions require travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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:

1. Describe your experience conducting independent research and analysis, including research in the areas of public policy, regulatory issues, econometrics and/or statistical models.
2. Describe your communications skills, including the ability to write reports and communicate findings.
3. Describe your ability to take initiative on work assignments, manage multiple tasks, prioritize work according to deadlines and exercise independent judgment.