Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst; JC-

Overview

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• Job Code #: JC-505347
• Position #(s): -XXX
• Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst
• Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II
• Salary: $7,269.00 - $9,094.00
• Effective: July 1, 2025
• Shall Consider: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I
• Salary (I): $4,632.00 - $7,553.00
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department: Communications Division/ Consumer Programs Branch/ Lifeline Section B
• Department Website:

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The California Life Line Program Section of the Consumer Programs Branch, Communications Division, assists the Commission in (1) administering the California Life Line Program, which is one of Commission’s six universal service telecommunications programs; and (2) developing and implementing universal service policies to promote affordable access of necessary communications services. The Life Line program provides discounted home and cell phone services to over 2 million eligible low-income households.

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

• Please describe an experience where you answered questions from a professional entity. What steps did you take to answer the questions?
• Please describe an experience where you had to balance multiple competing deadlines to complete a goal. What factors did you use to maintain that balance?
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For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your Cal Career Account at  Electronic applications submitted through your Cal Career 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.

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