Job Description and Duties
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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.
Are you worried about the future of California's energy systems? Do you enjoy communicating complex technical information about climate adaptation and mitigation? Would you like to ensure prudent expenditures by utilities as they make future investments in now vulnerable energy systems?
The Climate Adaptation Utility Risk Senior Policy Analyst position will play a pivotal role in preparing California for a more resilient future. Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst serves California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision-makers in developing high-level policy and aids in overseeing programs that are developed pursuant to those policies. The analyst will conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, and develop work products that are used to advise key decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management; this includes briefing documents, presentations and graphics.
The analyst will support the policy and technical planning and oversight of Climate Adaptation issues to support resilience and reliability for the state's energy infrastructure coordinated with related long-term planning energy proceedings and other state agencies such as coordination with the California Fifth Climate Assessment. The analyst's work will involve technical review and assessment of the utilities Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessments coordinating with staff subject matter experts throughout the CPUC and with other government entities and interested stakeholders, including California's regulated investor owned utilities. The analyst will support general rate cases to assess proposed ratepayer investments in addressing climate adaptation requirements. The analyst may also support Research, Development & Demonstration programs and Combined Heat and Power policies to ensure the state's electric and natural gas systems provide safe, reliable, and affordable service to customers while mitigating and adapting to climate change. The analyst will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.
The analyst will also provide general support to the Climate and Equity Initiatives section including assisting with cross-proceeding work, workshops, developing website content, contract management, and respond to information requests, both internal and external. This position is authorized by Governor's Budget (Leg) - Public Utilities Rate of Return (AB 2666).
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.
