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 attorneys. In 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

Job Location:

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202


Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $51,625 - $92,573 Based on Experience



Grade: 24



This position will remain open until filled

Job Duties:

Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:

Reviewing and developing RUCO's recommendation(s), relating to the Company's 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 RUCO's 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, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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 Commission's 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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 R2-10-207.11)

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: Driver's License Requirements.

Benefits:

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

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

* If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at sgarcia@azruco.gov for assistance