Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III

Overview

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-506575

Position #(s):

-001

Working Title:

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III

Classification:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

Salary Range: $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
:
Sacramento County

Telework
:
Hybrid

Job Type
:
Permanent, Full Time

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). Its mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals. It 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 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. Help advocate to ensure that electric, gas and water customers receive safe and reliable service. 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!

Please visit  for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

Department Website:

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 click to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “

How to apply

”. 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 successful candidate will independently conduct economic, financial, and policy research and analysis related to distributed energy resources (DERs), with an emphasis on renewable generation and demand response.

The incumbent will take a lead role in research and analysis as well as write reports, testimony, and other advocacy materials and make recommendations to senior staff and management. The analyst will also represent ratepayer interests in workshops,…