Job Description and Duties

This is a re-opening of JC-422285. If you have previously applied to this job control, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

This position is eligible for telework 5 days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. A teleworker is considered Remote-centered if they work 50% or more of their time from an alternate work location. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Are you looking to make a difference and join a highly motivated team working on issues critical to ensuring the safety and sustainability of California? The Compliance Assurance Division is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V to help oversee electrical corporations' compliance with their Wildfire Mitigation Plans.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Compliance Assurance Division, Audits and Standards Branch of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, the incumbent serves as a senior regulatory analyst and subject matter expert for the Division for wildfire matters.

The Compliance Assurance Division is responsible for assessing electrical corporations' performance in meeting the goals, objectives, and targets of their Wildfire Mitigation Plans, as well as ensuring that each electrical corporation is reducing its risk of igniting a catastrophic wildfire. To do this, the Division reviews documents, analyzes data, performs audits, conducts field inspections, and shares its findings with the electrical corporations and the public.

Energy Safety seeks individuals who enjoy fast-paced and rewarding work.

This is statewide recruitment. Reporting location will be the closest OEIS office to the selected candidate's residence:

Sacramento- 715 P Street, 20th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814

San Francisco Office

• 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Ninth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102

LA Office

• 3950 paramount Blvd, Suite 210, Lakewood, CA 90712

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

PURA IV will also be considered for recruitment purposes.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-422285

Position #(s):

681-300-4616-004

Working Title:

Senior Wildfire Safety Analyst

Classification:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V

$9,078.00 - $11,362.00

Shall Consider:

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

$8,263.00 - $10,343.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.

Department Website: https://energysafety.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations available online.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position.

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) that describes addresses the following questions:

1.Describe how your previous professional experience prepares you for this position, including performing technical analysis, drafting and reviewing reports, and participating in large, complex projects. What experience with which MicroSoft products do you have?

2.The candidate will be expected to coordinate their work with colleagues in Energy Safety and external agencies such as CAL FIRE and the CA Public Utilities Commission. Describe an experience where you were expected to work with a broad group with different skill sets to accomplish your work. What project coordination approaches did you utilize? What "soft skills" did you develop?

3.Describe any utility regulation experience you may have including your roles and responsibilities.

4.Describe your data analysis, findings reporting, and presenting of results and recommendations experience you may have. Also describe your analysis software experience.

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SQQ.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/17/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

Attn: Class & Hiring

715 P Street

14th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

Class & Hiring

715 P Street

14th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 -

Please see "Special Requirements."

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1.Experience in utility regulation, maintenance, operations, and related safety and reliability issues.

2.Experience in interpreting and applying State safety regulations and industry-wide standards and practices.

3.Experience communicating findings with a utility or other.

4.Experience dealing with tough conversations.

5.Experience using Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Some added benefits include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://energysafety.ca.gov/

Hiring Unit Contact:

Recruitment Team

(916) 902-5927

careers@energysafety.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

EEO Officer

(916) 212-5452

EEO@energysafety.ca.gov

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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.