Regulatory Policy Advisor; Policy Advisor IV): DORA​/Office Utility Consumer Advocate

Hybrid Workplace Arrangement

Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.

The salary range posted for this position is $5,962 - $7,750/month; hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

• Employer-sponsored RTD Eco Pass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.
• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!
• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.
• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
• Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.
• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.
• Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance program.

The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (“UCA”) represents the public interest before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (“PUC” or “Commission”), federal agencies and the Courts. The UCA is directed to represent the public interest, and the interest of residential, small business and agricultural consumers to the extent consistent with the public interest, regarding matters including utility rates and charges, and give due consideration to statutory goals regarding decarbonization, just transition and environmental justice.

The UCA advocates on behalf of consumers through analysis, research issue advocacy, written and oral testimony at administrative hearings, stakeholder engagement, community engagement and consumer outreach.

• Coordinate the policy interests of UCA before the Public Utilities Commission, State General Assembly, County Commission, City Council, and other decision‑making bodies in which actions of regulated utilities impact residential, small‑business, and agricultural customers.
• Coordinating with DORA legislative liaison on legislative developments and trends in support of the mission and vision of the UCA, as well as coordinating with UCA leadership and DORA staff to support and/or offer expert testimony before the Colorado General Assembly.
• Researching and developing early‑stage legislative proposals to support the mission and vision of the UCA.
• Monitoring and engaging State Bills as necessary to support UCA/ DORA legislative activities; monitoring energy and telecom‑related legislative hearings as directed by, and in coordination with, DORA legislative staff.
• Reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation and completing Legislative Review Forms (“LRFs”) documents as required.
• Planning, developing and conducting original research and analysis of consumer‑related policy issues raised by policies regarding renewable energy, solar power, wind power, gas pipeline safety and integrity, certificates of public convenience and necessity, demand‑side management, distributed generation, electric and gas commodity adjustments, and utility rate case issues.
• Providing initial evaluations of utility filings and Commission rulings, which frequently involves conducting research and analyses that culminate into recommendations for further action by the Division, often in conjunction with other analysts.
• Helping develop and implement Division positions stemming from analyses of utility policy proposals, utility filings and additional data provided by utilities; these analyses lead to recommendations for the most appropriate and effective course of action by the Division to pursue in major rate cases, other applicable utility filings or PUC…