Job Details

Overview

The Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas (ECOS) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I to join its Revenue Requirements team.

Responsibilities

• Represent ratepayer interests on issues pertaining to the appropriate revenue requirement and rates associated with CPUC-regulated gas and electric utilities in General Rate Cases and other rate setting cases. The incumbent's primary assignments are analyzing utility proposals, examining utility accounting practices and recorded costs, forecasting data, and making appropriate recommendations.
• Conduct research, write reports, testify in CPUC proceedings, coordinate with project teams, may assist in presentations with the direction of higher-level staff, and perform other job-related work as required.
• The PURA I is the training and development level. The incumbent is generally learning to apply their skills in the context of Commission operations. Incumbents usually serve as a team member under the direction of higher-level staff.

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. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. 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.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

1. Describe your experience collecting and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative analysis).
2. Describe your experience presenting ideas, information, and results of analysis to a variety of audiences.
3. Describe your experience writing persuasive and clear reports that explain complex issues and technical information.

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.

• 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
• 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.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2025

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.