Public Utilities Analyst V
Public Utilities Analyst V
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Job Description
RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMER OFFICE
The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1983 to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers in rate-related proceedings involving public service corporations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
RUCO accomplishes this charge primarily through its staff of financial analysts and addition RUCO participates in a number of policy matters that also affect the rates paid by and services received by residential ratepayers.
Public Utilities Analyst V
1110 West Washington Street Suite 202
Phoenix Arizona 85007
Annual Salary Range: $51625 - $92573 Based on Experience
Grade: 24
This position will remain open until filled
Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:
Reviewing and developing RUCOs recommendation(s) relating to the Companys revenue requirement rate design adjustor mechanisms and other matters
Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director Counsel and Public Utilities Manager
Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases financing(s) and other matters
Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCOs recommendations
Identifying emerging trends in the gas electric water and telecommunications industries
Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures policies and testimony
Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony
Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC
Responding to technical telephone calls and emails
Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate
Knowledge:
Knowledge in technologies operations and procedures of the utility industry including utility accounting
Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred
Broad knowledge of current issues in electric gas and water and telecommunications industries
Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking
Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform
Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commissions regulatory process
Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills
Knowledge of rulemaking procedures
Skills:
Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally
Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences
Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently
Skills in using various computer programs and statistical models
Proficient in Microsoft excel and word as well as google docs
Skills in drafting and modifying rules
Abilities:
Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive evaluative and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives
Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to work independently
Ability to speak in public
Ability to lead others
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.11)
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at for assistance
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
