PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission in Los Angeles is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V. The role analyzes energy generation and storage facilities, conducts policy research, and enforces safety standards, with travel required across locations and hybrid interview options.

The position supports regulatory decisions and program supervision within the Safety and Enforcement Division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy policy, data analysis, and report

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing policy and technical research related to safety and reliability of energy infrastructure.
• Ability to prepare complex technical and policy reports and make recommendations for management.
• Knowledge of General Orders and Public Utilities Code.
• Experience interpreting and synthesizing complex data to support decisions.
• Experience developing and enforcing facility operations, safety regulations, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, update, implement, and enforce operation and safety standards for electric generating facilities and energy storage systems.
• Conduct complex technical research and policy analysis of energy facilities in California.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to management based on data and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Policy research

Technical analysis

Data interpretation

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Job Posting: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V

Public Utilities Commission

JC-533724 -

JC-533724 - Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,631.00 - $12,054.00 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: 10/14/2026

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 clickon PURA V or PURA IV 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 on PURA V or PURA IV 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.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, incumbent serves in a staff and sometimes lead capacity responsible for evaluating, updating, implementing, and enforcing the operation, maintenance, performance, and safety standards of electric generating facilities and energy storage systems. Incumbent conducts complex technical research and policy analysis of electric generating facilities and energy storage systems in California.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeleslocation. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

Minimum Requirements

• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
• PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V $9,631.00 - $12,054.00 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.

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

Shall Consider:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

$8,766.00 - $10,973.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Hybrid

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Safety and Enforcement Division (SED)/ESRB - Generation Energy Storage Section

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing policy and technical research related to safety and reliability of electric and communication infrastructures, and generation facilities.
• Experience in preparing complex technical and policy reports and making recommendations to assist management.
• Knowledge of General Orders 167-C, and Public Utilities Code.
• Experience in analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing complex data accurately, how you take effective action, and make sound decisions.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing electric and communication facility and power generating facility operations and maintenance standards, safety regulations, and the Commission's General Orders.

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.