Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission's Public Advocates Office in San Francisco seeks a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I. The role supports ratepayer interests in water utilities, analyzes proposals, and forecasts costs.

You will prepare reports, testify in CPUC proceedings, and coordinate with teams and agencies. Strong writing and data analysis skills are essential, with the SOQ requirement noted in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Represents and advocates for ratepayer interests on issues affecting revenue requirements and rates for CPUC-regulated water utilities in rate-setting cases.
• Analyzes utility proposals, examines accounting practices and recorded costs, forecasts data, and recommends actions.
• Writes reports, testifies in CPUC proceedings, coordinates with project teams, and assists with presentations under supervision.
• Coordinates with other California agencies and organizations and responds to other parties.

Job description

Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I

$4,632.00 - $7,553.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/ Water/ San Francisco Section #1 :

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.

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

Job Description And Duties

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.

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 collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Describe your experience presenting ideas, information, and results of analysis to a variety of audiences.
• Describe your experience writing persuasive and clear reports that explain complex issues and technical information.

Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026

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.