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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. Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.
The Electricity Planning and Policy Branch (EPP) has primary responsibility for activities in electric generation planning and procurement. The Climate Change Initiative Section oversees renewable and energy storage procurement and policy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis, Cap-and-Trade program compliance, and other climate change policies. Major climate change policy issues currently being addressed by the Climate Change Initiatives Section include cost-effective renewable procurement and integration of renewable energy, utilization of cost-effective energy storage in strategic locations, GHG Cap-and-Trade implementation and products, GHG emissions reductions strategies, and consideration of emerging technologies.
EPP is seeking a PURA I, to join the Climate Change Initiative team. Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent will serve as an entry level technical and policy analyst. The incumbent will evaluate utility applications and Commission proposals, perform analyses, evaluate models, and provide written or oral presentations and testimonies making recommendations on behalf of the Public Advocates Office. The incumbent will participate in evidentiary hearings before the Commission, workshops, Procurement Review Group meetings, California Independent System Operator and California Air Resources Board proceedings, and other forums. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with members of the Climate Change Initiatives Section team on a variety of energy policy, analytical, and procurement review issues related to climate change policies. The Public Advocates Office provides an exciting and dynamic environment for an entry level analyst to gain a breadth of experience related to a number of energy policy areas, especially focused on climate change issues at the forefront of today’s most pressing energy goals.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position requires travel.
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 454827 Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 454843
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR
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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.
1. Describe your experience gathering and analyzing data and developing conclusions, including the use of spreadsheets and other quantitative tools for data analysis and graphical representation of results.
2. Describe your experience writing and presenting reports that include findings, conclusions and recommendations.
3. Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining cooperative and positive working relationships with others on internal and external teams.