Regulatory Analyst
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Apply to Regulatory Analyst at California Public Utilities CommissionJob details
- Location
- Los Angeles County or San Francisco
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $87,228 - $109,128/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to these classifications, please Click here or Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Click here or Click here to open the examination bulletin. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
- Develop and secure approval for new and appropriate approaches and methodologies and plans outlining objectives.
- Develop appropriate recommendations on more complex public utility regulatory issues and challenges.
- Independently carry out assignments of limited scope, providing accurate status reports and meeting internal and external deadlines.
- Maintain organized electronic and hard copy files and ensure appropriate treatment of confidential files.
- Write and defend testimony in formal hearings covering areas of more complex issues above the journey level of limited scope.
- Assist higher level staff in coordinating with attorneys on litigation strategy and cross-examination of utility and intervenor witnesses and providing input on opening and reply to briefs.
- Write protests to more complex advice letters and other filings.
- Present ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations orally and in writing, and applying visual representation techniques when necessary.
- May lead over technical professional staff in carrying out some studies, projects, and/or programs.
- Represent the organization at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, public meetings.
- Communicate with mid-level managers at utilities, CPUC, and other organizations and agencies.
- Travel and attend field investigations, meetings, workshops and trainings.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
These positions require travel.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
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.
Department Information
Special Requirements
Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:
- Describe in detail your experience working on a team responsible for performing a challenging task or solving a challenging issue. In your response, address the following:• Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to handle the issue? • What were the end results? • What would you have done differently?
- Describe in detail, a situation where you had to defend your recommendation on a technical, financial, regulatory, or policy issue. In your response, address the following:• Briefly provide background of the issue. • Describe in detail your approach in addressing the issue • What quantitative or qualitative analyses was used to drive your recommendation? • What were the end results? • Upon conclusion of your recommendation, What would you have done differently?
- Describe in detail, a project or assignment where you had to coordinate the work of others. In your response, address the following:• Briefly provide background of the project or assignment- What were the forms of communication used for coordination? How did you measure effectiveness of the team's progress on assignments? What were the end results? • What would you have done differently?
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
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.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
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.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-5799
[email protected]
Additional Application Information
This position may be filled at either the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II or I level for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.