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Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:
- Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendation(s), relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters
- Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director, Counsel and Public Utilities Manager
- Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases, financing(s), and other matters
- Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCO’s recommendations
- Identifying emerging trends in the gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries
- Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures, policies, and testimony
- Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony
- Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC
- Responding to technical telephone calls and emails
- Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
- Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting
- Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred
- Broad knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, and water and telecommunications industries
- Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking
- Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform
- Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s regulatory process
- Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills
- Knowledge of rulemaking procedures
Skills:
- Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally
- Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences
- Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently
- Skills in using various computer programs and statistical models
- Proficient in Microsoft excel and word, as well as google docs
- Skills in drafting and modifying rules
Abilities:
- Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives
- Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to speak in public
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)
- Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
Benefits:
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
- Health and dental insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
- Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
Contact Us:
- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at [email protected] for assistance
