Public Utilities Analyst V

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.

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $51,625 - $92,573 (Based on Experience). Grade: 24. This position will remain open until filled.

• Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendations, relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters.
• Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations for 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 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 rule making as appropriate.

• 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, water, and telecommunications industries.
• Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and rate making.
• 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 rule making procedures.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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).
• 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, the following requirements apply:
  Driver’s License Requirements.

• 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 pilot program here. 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).
• Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.