Legislative Analyst (Public Utilities)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Creative problem solving.• Display increasing mastery of the multidisciplinary skills required to effectively litigate against investor-owned utility companies in Florida. These skills include accounting, finance, tax regulation, contracts, engineering, corporate management, and public utility regulation.
• Review, assess, and effectively utilize complex industry documents, corporate filings, graphs, charts, engineering schematics, and regulatory filings.
• Apply applicable state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
• Employ analytical reasoning to anticipate challenges and implement creative solutions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Display independent leadership, cooperative teamwork, initiative, and common sense.
• Work cooperatively with outside office staff, expert witnesses, officials, and public staff to seek workable solutions.
• Collaborate with in-house staff on an individual basis.
• Conduct effective and efficient meetings and presentations.
• Prepare authoritative and persuasive memoranda to guide industry staff in reaching well-supported outcomes that are fair, just and reasonable.
• Conduct relevant and effective computations to check the accuracy of filed documentary evidence and in support of alternatives that promote fair, just, and reasonable outcomes for our customers.
• Support the preparation of trial briefs, motions, pleadings, and oral arguments.
• Exercise stewardship over all public funds and property.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information and reinforce these standards throughout the office.
• Treat all people with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Zealously advocate for affordable utility rates and other positive customer outcomes.
• Put forth the full effort required to organize, plan, and achieve our litigation goals. Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A professional 4-year degree from an accredited university and at least five years of significant experience in one of the multidisciplinary subject areas mentioned above. Professional licenses and experience in utility industry regulation are highly valued but not required. You will quickly develop industry-specific knowledge on the job.

SALARY RANGE

$44,580 – 94,788. Current salary, relevant skills, education, experience, and licensing credentials are relevant factors for supporting requested salary.

BENEFITS

The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent individual and family health benefits including free dental insurance. Retirement plan options that include employer contributions. Utilize state tuition opportunities to secure advanced degrees. Enjoy a generous upfront allotment of leave, sick leave, and holidays. Achieve work-life balance by embracing the unique opportunity to capture a total of 200 excess hours towards block leave, after supporting 3-5 multi-day cases per year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position will remain open until it is filled.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Qualified applicants should submit an application and detailed resume through the Florida Legislature's Job Portal. ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITYPlease notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803 regarding accommodation for persons with disabilities. You are encouraged to explore this opportunity by contacting the Public Counsel, Walt Trierweiler, directly by phone or text at (850) 717-0326, or by email at Trierweiler.Walt@leg.state.fl.us.

Benefits

Working for the Florida Legislature includes a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, as well as competitive retirement. Employees have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays. Learn more below! Health and Dental Insurance Employees have a choice of participating in the State Self Insured Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) if available in the county of residence or employment (Standard and High Deductible Investor plans are available). Full-time employees pay $30 per month for family coverage or $8.34 per month for individual coverage. Part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For dental insurance, the Legislature offers a PPO plan that offers choice of dentist and pays from 50 to 100 percent of usual, customary, and reasonable charges. There is a $1500 maximum benefit per plan year. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. Leave Accrual Benefits

Annual Leave accrues as follows based on creditable state service:

Up to 5 years - 11 hours per month 5 to 10 years - 13 hours per month Over 10 years - 15 hours per month Sick Leave accrues at 9 hours per month for all full-time employees. Life and Disability Insurance Group Term life Insurance with an accidental death and dismemberment benefit provides $25,000 coverage. The Legislature pays the total premium for full-time employees and part-time employees pay premiums based on the total hours of work. For disability insurance, the Legislature offers a Group Long Term Disability Insurance Plan that provides a monthly benefit of 60 percent of covered monthly earnings after an elimination period of 360 days. The Legislature pays the total premium. Retirement Participation in the Florida Retirement System is compulsory for all salaried staff, except certain re-employed retirees. New employees have until the end of the eighth month following their first month of employment to select a retirement plan, from the traditional pension plan or the investment plan. New employees will receive an informational packet approximately two months after the hire date. Members and staff contribute 3% of their salary towards retirement and the Legislature pays the remainder of the premium. Florida Pre-Tax Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan This state sponsored program includes Supplemental Insurance Plans, Health Savings Account (when enrolled with an Investor Health Plan), and a Flexible Spending Program on a pretax basis. The Supplemental Insurance Plans include hospitalization, cancer/intensive care, dental, vision, and accidental/disability. The Flexible Spending Program includes healthcare and dependent care accounts. A competitive Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. The State of Florida Deferred Compensation Plan offers a number of investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and a bank, with a variety of contract providers. Paid Holidays New Year's Day - Martin Luther King Day - Memorial Day - Independence Day - Labor Day - Veteran's Day - Thanksgiving Day - Friday After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Personal Holiday Total Compensation Statement The Total Compensation Statement provides a monetary value of each benefit listed below as well as a total annual compensation estimate. The annual salary amount used in this example is $50,000. Note: All values are based on individual plans.