Public Utilities Manager

This position provides senior level leadership on complex utility regulatory financial and accounting matters. Work is performed for electric natural gaswater/wastewater and telecommunication utility rate review of utility rate filings and miscellaneous applications to determine whether RUCO intervention is appropriate.

Timely and accuratelyconducts analysis prepares written testimony and exhibits for rate case filings reflecting RUCOs position. Provides guidance and generatestestimony. Testifies as an expert witness on behalf of RUCO at utility hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission. Prepares data requestsfor information from utilities for analysis.

Application of the most up-to-date auditing practices and procedures for utility ratemaking. Application ofcomputer software programs for analysis and the development of testimony exhibits cross-examination questions and post-hearing briefs. Thisposition supervises five Public Utility Analysts V positions regularly oversees the work of outside consultants.

Prepares testimony exhibits and studies to support RUCOs suggested adjustments in rate cases. Ensures compliance with ACC Federal and State requirements guidelines andpractices. Reviews analysis and recommendations of ACC staff and other intervenors

Takes lead responsibility for analyzing and evaluating financial and accounting recordsand systems of utilities requesting increases in rates charged to residential ratepayers todetermine whether RUCO intervention on behalf of customers is appropriate

Assists legal staff in preparation of cross-examination questions and post hearing filings. Provides analysis and recommendations on rule and policy recommendations related to utility regulation and affordability

Supervises five Public Utilities Analysts V. Provides guidance training and coaching for the analysts the position supervises

Presents testimony and exhibits under oath before the ACC. Oversees outside consultants testimony and recommendations

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

Knowledge of public utility regulation property valuation theory and techniques and current issues affecting utility industry such as diversification and deregulation of services

Knowledge of computerized products and computer operations used in auditing and accounting systems and practices that will produce needed information in appropriate format

Detailed knowledge of concepts procedures and practices of professional auditing and accounting for utilities and ratemaking

Knowledge of current and proposed Federal and State tax laws affecting utilities and holding companies

Knowlege of concepts and practices of effective leadership and supervision

Knowledge of proposed changes in accounting for utilities and ratemaking

Skills:

Skilled in interpersonal relations and negotiations as applied to contacts with officials andrepresentatives of governments utilities consumers outside consultants and otheragencies and with staff

Skilled in intepreting manuals and compute operations to produce appropriate reports and data

Skilled in interpretation of complex financial and economic data to reach logical conclusions

Skilled in preparing written testimony reports and cross-examination questions

Skilled in presenting oral testimony as a witness

Ability:

Ability to understand and perform complex math calculations and concepts

Ability to communicate both in writing and in public speaking

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Must be a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona

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 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