PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

State of California • San Francisco, CA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the Senior Utilities Engineer - Supervisor, incumbent serves in a staff and sometimes lead capacity responsible for evaluating, updating, implementing, and enforcing the operation, maintenance, performance, and safety standards of electric generation and energy storage systems, and electric infrastructure. Incumbent conducts policy and complex research and analysis of power generating and storage, electric, and communication facilities in California. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 499664 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position requires travel. This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Requirements

• 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 here 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.
• This position requires travel.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer 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. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
• Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
• Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting policy and complex research analysis of power generating & storage, electric communication facilities in California.
• Experience in a lead capacity responsible for evaluating, updating, implementing, and enforcing the operation, maintenance, performance, and safety standards of electric generation and storage, electric transmission and distribution infrastructure, and communication infrastructure.
• Experience with the safety and reliability of electric generation, distribution, and transmission facilities, and communication facilities.
• Knowledge of utility electric, communication infrastructure, and generating facilities.
• Knowledge of the state legislative or CPUC proceeding processes.

Responsibilities

• evaluating, updating, implementing, and enforcing the operation, maintenance, performance, and safety standards of electric generation and energy storage systems, and electric infrastructure.
• conducting policy and complex research and analysis of power generating and storage, electric, and communication facilities in California.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees