Energy Planning Data Analyst

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 this classification, please 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 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. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. If you are an energy professional who wants to contribute to the State of California’s ambitious clean energy and climate goals, then the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) Energy Division is the right place for you. The Division provides policy and technical expertise to the Commission on all energy issues and in support of the Commission’s objectives for clean energy, reasonable rates and safe and reliable energy services. The Division’s oversight is comprehensive, covering demand side topics such as energy efficiency, customer generation and demand response, as well as long term procurement planning, reliability, retail energy markets and grid infrastructure. Are you looking to make a difference and join a highly motivated team working on issues such as climate change, renewable energy, and energy efficiency optimization? If so, we are looking for you! The Integrated Resource Planning Team is seeking a Energy Planning Data Analyst to provide program oversight and policy/technical analysis to support the state’s resource and infrastructure planning efforts, including providing a team lead role in the Integrated Resource Planning process. This is a position where you will be contributing to solving some of the most important challenges facing California in regards to climate change and energy planning. Due to the complexity, statewide impact, monetary scope, and level of policy development involved, projects assigned to this position will be subject to close attention from Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and executive management. This may also include interaction with the media, the Legislature, and other agencies. Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Planning Data Analyst will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Analyst may act as a team leader and will prepare written reports and analyses on economic, policy and/or technical issues related to the state's integrated resource planning programs.

Specifically, the Energy Planning Data Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analyses on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction.
• Develop creative solutions to complex analytical problems while taking into consideration the market and policy implications.
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment.
• Represent the Energy Division and/or the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state agencies and stakeholders to help achieve statewide clean energy goals.
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings. Prepare workshop reports, as needed.
• Assist Commissioners, their advisors, management and other decision-makers regarding issues in the assigned areas.
• Review and prepare comments on pending legislation and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions There may be positions available in the following Sections of the Electric Planning and Market Design Branch.
• Integrated Resource Planning.
• Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement Oversight.
• Integrated Resource Planning -Transmission and Interconnection. Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 538628
• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 538624 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position require 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Procurement and Oversight Section: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team. Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities. Federal Workers, California Welcomes You! Please visit Federal Workers, California Welcomes You! for instructions on how to apply.

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http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Special Requirements Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. 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.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting analyses. Please highlight any electricity resource planning experience you may have.
• Describe your experience managing policy or energy projects, providing support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing and managing schedules.
• Describe your written communication skills, including experience presenting and writing white papers, reports, and memos. 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. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Please highlight skills you have in these areas in your Statement of Qualifications.
• Understanding of California’s climate change and energy resource planning goals.
• Experience gathering data and synthesizing information using advance computer software such as data scraping tools such as snowflake, excel, tableau, Power BI, and Python to analysis large data sets, and then using this data to conduct regulatory and/or compliance analyses.

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