Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III

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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.

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Position Details

Job Code: JC-506578
Position #(s): -001
Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III
Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III
Salary: $7,980.00 - $9,994.00
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: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office / Electric Pricing & Customer Programs / Customer Programs: 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 state’s environmental goals. The Public Advocates Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rule makings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums).

These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations that impact ratepayers. Join the Public Advocates Office, a leading voice for utility consumers. Apply your leadership skills to promote utility safety and protect Californians. We are looking for candidates with the initiative and desire to make a difference advocating for the interests of California ratepayers. Please join our team!

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Job Description And Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please  to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “

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”. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process. 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. The Electric Pricing and Customer Programs (EPCP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III to join its Customer Programs team.

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the…