Public Utilities Analyst 1
About The Position
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where Commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse—spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings—and we boast an average employment tenure of over 10 years. The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods
- Ability to effectively and clearly present written and oral testimony in formal proceedings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word and Excel)
- Strong writing skills to prepare reports, memos, orders and letters
- Background/reference check
- Confirmation of any degrees/certifications
- Disclosure of any interests in regulated entities
- Valid Driver's License (if driving is an essential function)
- Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or similar field
Responsibilities
- Learn audit procedures and apply them in performing regulatory audits on small water and wastewater companies
- Make recommendations to the Commission related to the establishment of just and reasonable rates to be used in billing customers for utility services
- Analyze financing and other applications and make recommendations to the Commission
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Summarize findings in written reports
- Review Compliance filings post decision
- Meet filing deadlines
- Present at Open Meetings
Benefits
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- Top-ranked retirement plan
- Low-cost health coverage
- Supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave programs
- Career and personal development support
- Multiple training and education opportunities and resources
- Qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
- Equal Employment Opportunity agency
- Recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer
- Paid Parental Leave program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
