Climate & Procurement Analyst

Climate Adaptation Analyst

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". For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

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This position focuses on reliability and markets in the electricity sector. The Climate Adaptation Analyst will play a pivotal role in preparing California for a more resilient future. Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the analyst serves CPUC decision-makers in developing high-level policy and aids in overseeing programs that are developed pursuant to those policies. The analyst will conduct policy and quantitative analysis related to climate and impacts on energy infrastructure, risk-based decision-making, coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, and develop work products that are used to advise key decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management;

this includes developing briefing documents, reports, and presentations. The analyst will support the policy and technical planning and oversight of Climate Adaptation issues to support resilience and reliability for the state's energy infrastructure coordinated with related long-term planning energy proceedings and other state agencies such as coordination with the California Fifth Climate Assessment. The analyst's work will support policy development and technical review and assessment of the utilities' Climate Adaptation Vulnerability Assessments in the context of equity and impacts on communities, coordinating with CPUC subject matter experts, utilities, and other stakeholders.

The analyst will support issues related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) including combined heat and power policies. The analyst may also support research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) programs to support the Commission's goal for prioritizing innovation investments in climate adaptation as well as other related climate issues. In general, the analyst will serve to support the state's mission to ensure electric and natural gas systems provide safe, reliable, and affordable service to customers while mitigating and adapting to climate change.

The analyst will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes. The analyst will also provide general support to the Climate and Equity Initiatives (CEI) section including assisting with cross-proceeding work, workshops, stakeholder engagement, developing website content, contract management, and respond to information requests, both internal and external. Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s).

Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).