PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I in San Francisco. This role reports to the Water Branch and focuses on ratepayer interests, revenue requirements, and rate-setting cases for CPUC-regulated Class A Water Utilities.

The position is hybrid, with two days per week in the headquarters, and requires travel. The incumbent analyzes proposals, conducts forecasting, writes reports, testifies in proceedings, and coordinates with teams and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of Investor-Owned Utilities' rate regulation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze utility proposals, examine accounting practices and recorded costs, forecast data and recommend actions.
• Research, write reports and testify in CPUC proceedings; coordinate with project teams and assist with presentations.
• Coordinate with other California agencies and respond to other parties.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance knowledge

Rate regulation experience

Job description

Job Posting: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I

Public Utilities Commission

JC-532100 -

JC-532100 - Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I

$4,632.00 - $7,553.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

# of Positions: 1

Working Conditions

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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.

Under the supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Water Branch, the incumbent represents and advocates for ratepayer interests on issues affecting the appropriate revenue requirement and rates for CPUC-regulated Class A Water Utilities in General Rate Cases and other rate-setting cases. The incumbent primarily analyzes utility proposals, examines utility accounting practices and recorded costs, forecasts data, and recommends actions. The incumbent researches, writes reports, testifies in CPUC proceedings, coordinates with project teams, and assists with presentations under the direction of higher-level staff. The incumbent will also perform other job-related work as required, such as coordinating with other California agencies and organizations and responding to other parties.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I

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

The Public Advocate's Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission. The Public Advocate's Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state's environmental goals.
The Public Advocate's Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

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:

• Knowledge of or experience with Accounting or Finance.
• Knowledge of or experience with Investor-Owned Utilities' rate regulation.

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.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

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
[phone]
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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.