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The Communications and Broadband Policy Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV-V to join its Policy team.
Under the general direction from the Program and Project Supervisor, the analyst will participate in several proceedings and programs related to the communications industry. The analyst will conduct technical, and analytical research to make evidence-based recommendations related to communications services, write comments on utility applications and Commission rulings, deliver presentations to staff and senior decision makers, testify at hearings, and represent the Public Advocates Office in various forums.
You will be part of, and at times leading, project teams conducting research and analysis to support the Public Advocates Office policy development on communications services to protect California customers, including people with disabilities, low-income households and other disadvantaged and marginalized communities to advance social justice.
As the Commission continues to address access to essential communications services and other utility services, the analyst may be assigned work in other areas and branches, as needed.
Over the past several years, Policy Section staff have worked on CPUC Proceedings including:
Two (2) proceedings dealing with the Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) regulations of the CPUC.
The communications service quality (SQ) proceeding that seeks changes to General Order (GO) 133-D of the CPUC, which is comprised of regulations relating to SQ issues.
The Emergency Disaster Response (EDR) proceeding, and the two (2) CPUC Decisions that relate to backup power requirements for wireline carriers and wireless providers.
The Federal Funding Account (FFA) proceeding and program, both elements of the California Advanced Service Fund (CASF) Rulemaking.
The utility pole attachment Rulemaking, and its implementation.
Carrying out these functions includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Independently develop and apply standard as well as innovative solutions, approaches and methodologies.
Collecting, synthesizing, modeling, and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative).
Make appropriate recommendations on the most controversial, complex, and broad range of public utility regulatory issues and challenges.
Using spreadsheets and other quantitative tools.
Independently conducting analysis on communications policy issues, including but not limited to service quality of voice, broadband, wireless, and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services; broadband service deployment and affordability in California; public purpose programs for communications services; emergency disaster protections related to communications services for customers; and review of communications providers' compliance filings.
Developing evidence-based recommendations.
Present ideas, research, analysis, findings, and recommendations orally and in writing, and applying visual representation techniques, when necessary, to the highest-level officials inside and outside the CPUC, including the utilities, intervenor organizations, and other agencies.
Write high-quality protests, testimony, and comments related to proceedings (e.g., complaints, applications, investigations, rulemakings, workshops, and committee meetings), advice letters and other utility filings.
Lead operational responsibility of various proceedings that may require the coordination of additional technical professional staff often in a cross-matrix environment.
Attend and represent the Public Advocates Office at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, and public meetings concerning issues of utility rates and service, proposed new and federal regulations, public-purpose programs, and other related issues.
Testify in evidential hearings.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 5/8/2025
Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill these positions.
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 475071
Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 475068
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
These positions require travel.
Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR
Special Requirements
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Final Filing Date: 5/8/2025
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver's 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.
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 conducting research, including but not limited to, collecting and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative).
Describe your experience presenting ideas, complex technical information, policy recommendations, and results of analysis to a variety of audiences, including public decision makers, if applicable.
Describe your experience writing reports on complex technical, regulatory, and/or policy issues.
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