Regulatory Analyst 2 - Conservation
Location: Olympia, Washington
Description: State of Washington is at present looking to employ Regulatory Analyst 2 - Conservation right now, this career will be delegated in Washington. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking an experienced or entry level individual to provide economic analysis for the Con! servation and Energy Planning section of the Regulatory Services Division. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Regulatory Analyst 2 position. This position may also be filled as in-training at the Regulatory Analyst 1 level. Candidates at both levels are encouraged to apply. Qualifications for both levels are listed below. The UTC, since 1905 has been regulating the rates, services and practices of privately-owned utilities and transportation companies within the state of Washington. These include: electric, telecommunications, natural gas, water and solid waste collection companies, private commercial ferries, buses and household goods movers. The agency also enforces pipeline and railroad safety standards. The mission of the UTC is to protect consumers by ensuring fairly priced, available, reliable and safe utility and transportation services. The UTC helps consumers make informed choices; provides regulatory oversight in the absence of competitive markets; ensu! res consumer protection is maintained during and after the tra! nsition to more competitive markets; and ensures public safety is achieved by minimizing hazards resulting from company practices. For more information about the UTC and its mission, please visit http://utc.wa.gov . *From July 1, 2011 through June 29, 2013 a 3% temporary salary reduction is in effect for most state positions. For more information, click here . Please Note: Per the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement Article 4.3, WFSE transfer candidates will be given priority for the first five (5) days of this announcement. If the position is not filled with a transfer candidate within the first five days, all other applicants will be considered based on qualifications and abilities. All internal applicants are encouraged to apply at any time during this recruitment opening.
Duties:
This position’s responsibilities include developing, negotiating, and proposing resolutions to issues between stakeholders based on th! e evaluation of complex economic, statistical and forecasting data prepared by regulated utilities in support of proposed tariffs, conservation programs, and integrated resource plans; presenting information during public open meetings and testifying and undergoing cross-examination in formal legal proceedings on issues that are frequently controversial; participating in companies’ advisory groups in situations that can be complex and contentious; and using data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make sound decisions and policy recommendations.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: REGULATORY ANALYST 2 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS â€" Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or relevant field such as operations analysis, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, enginee! ring, environmental planning, or similarly quantitative field. In rare ! situations, an individual without the requisite degree may qualify by demonstrating knowledge and abilities equivalent to the degree that has been attained through a combination of work experience and/or education. Required Experience: Three years of experience performing professional-level research and analysis or policy development. Preference will be given to those individuals with direct experience in performing the analysis for regulated energy companies. An advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required experience. Completion of the Regulatory Analyst 1 level in-training program will substitute for required experience. Required Competencies: · Influencing for voluntary compliance â€" Effectively persuades others to voluntarily accept recommendations or advice. · Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of one or more of the following: Energy policy analysis; program analysis; advanced methods of micro and macro economics; energy economics; market r! esearch techniques and analysis; statistical research and advanced statistical techniques; operations research methods; econometric modeling or analysis; spatial analysis; or cost-benefit analysis. · Communication Skills â€" Conveys clear, timely, persuasive messages. Clearly and effectively communicates with individuals and groups within and outside of the organization, both orally and in writing. Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Effectively translates complex or technical concepts into messages others can readily understand and grasp. Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed of need-to-know items; shares complete and accurate information with others. Must have the ability to present information during public open meetings and to testify and undergo cross-examination in formal legal proceedings. · Reading and Writing â€" Read, comprehend, and accurately interpret written material, including complex financial, economic, and/or legal informatio! n. Edit written material to improve its clarity, organization, and comp! liance with the rules of English and the commission’s Plain Talk principles and Style Guide. Write testimony in support of complex determinations, formal memos for open meetings, rules, policy papers, and orders to meet Commission requirements. · Critical Thinking â€" Makes sound decisions in a consistent and impartial manner. Accurately assess situations and determine an effective course of action in light of guidelines/procedures and consider changing technology and its effects on the regulated utility. · Judgment and Problem Solving â€" Able to recognize problems and assist in developing and implementing appropriate solutions. Ability to develop, negotiate, and advocate appropriate compromises or settlements between stakeholders. Ability to evaluate issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Judges or infers appropriate responses to a set of information on the basis of clear guidelines or procedures. · Analytical Skills â€" Uses data and information in a clear a! nd rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make sound decisions and policy recommendations. Ability to thoroughly investigate and accurately analyze complex financial concepts, energy load data, conservation program details, conservation savings estimates, and accounting data prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or accounting standards prescribed by federal agencies. Identifies and investigates key facts in an array of complex consumer issues, and financial, accounting, technical, and operational data. Recognizes when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification. Distinguishes information that is not pertinent to a decision or solution and determines whether additional information would be useful or necessary. Forms accurate conclusions and makes appropriate recommendations regarding actions to be taken. REGULATORY ANALYST 1 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Educa! tion: Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in business or public a! dministration, accounting, finance, economics, or relevant field such as operations analysis, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, environmental planning, or similar quantitative field. In rare situations, an individual without the requisite degree may qualify by demonstrating knowledge and abilities equivalent to the degree that has been attained through a combination of work experience and/or education. Experience: No experience required. The persons hired will be required to complete an in-training program within 24 months and a six-month trial service period at the RA 2 level before they will receive permanent status. Required Competencies: · Influencing for voluntary compliance â€" Ability to effectively persuade others to voluntarily accept recommendations or advice. · Demonstrated knowledge of theory of one or more of the following: Energy policy analysis; program analysis; advanced methods of micro and macro economics; energy economics; market resea! rch techniques and analysis; statistical research and advanced statistical techniques; operations research methods; econometric modeling or analysis; spatial analysis; or cost-benefit analysis. · Communication Skills â€" Conveys clear, timely, persuasive messages. Clearly and effectively communicates with individuals and groups within and outside of the organization, both orally and in writing. Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Effectively translates complex or technical concepts into messages others can readily understand and grasp. Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed of need-to-know items; shares complete and accurate information with others. Must have the ability to present information in public settings. · Reading and Writing â€" Read, comprehend, and accurately interpret written material, including complex financial and/or legal information. Edit written material to improve its clarity, organization, and compliance with the rules of E! nglish and the commission’s Plain Talk principles and Style Guide. ·! Critical Thinking â€" Makes sound decisions in a consistent and impartial manner. Accurately assess situations and determine an effective course of action in light of guidelines/procedures and consider changing technology and its effects on the regulated utility. · Judgment and Problem Solving â€" Able to recognize problems and assist in developing and implementing appropriate solutions. Ability to develop, negotiate, and advocate appropriate compromises or settlements between stakeholders. Ability to evaluate issues from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Judges or infers appropriate responses to a set of information on the basis of clear guidelines or procedures. · Analytical Skills â€" Uses data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions and make sound decisions and policy recommendations. Ability to thoroughly investigate and accurately analyze complex financial concepts and acc! ounting data. Identifies and investigates key facts in an array of complex consumer issues, and financial, accounting, technical, and operational data. Recognizes when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification. Distinguishes information that is not pertinent to a decision or solution and determines whether additional information would be useful or necessary. Forms accurate conclusions and makes appropriate recommendations regarding actions to be taken. REGULATORY ANALYST 2 AND 1 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as operations analysis, econometrics, mathematics, statistics, environmental planning, business administration, or similarly quantitative field. A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering may suffice for the graduate level education. Desired Experience: Three years of experience and demonstrated ability to develop and understand forecasting models.! Desired Competencies: · Demonstrated subject matter expertise consist! ing of theory and/or practice of one or more of the following: production cost modeling; cost of service studies; rate design; integrated resource planning; analysis of environmental issues such as externalities or avoided costs; energy forecasting; evaluation, measurement and verification of conservation energy savings; implementation of conservation programs; energy conservation potential; infrastructure planning and design; renewable resources; electric distribution or transmission system design, operations and reliability; energy supply and demand planning; infrastructure expansion, replacement, protection, and life extension policies and procedures; development or deployment of distributed generation or demand response technologies; or low-income assistance programs. · Computer skills â€" Understands and is able to efficiently use MSWord and Excel. Willing and able to learn other programs used by the UTC. Analyzes data and generates reports using a variety of software! tools. Demonstrated skills using one or more of the following: production cost modeling software; statistical software packages; geographic information systems (GIS) software or other proprietary modeling software packages. · Regulatory Principles â€" Knowledge of legal, economic and regulatory framework in which regulated companies operate. Knowledge of state and federal laws, commission rules and regulations, and regulatory theory and principles pertaining to regulation of companies in assigned area. Knowledge of financial and GAAP or accounting methods prescribed for industries regulated by other governmental agencies. Knowledge of regulated industry business activities, legal constraints and trends and completed complaint actions.
Supplemental Information:
Conditions of Employment: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. An incumbent is required to pay union dues or other representation fees within the f! irst 30 days of employment. Conflict of Interest: RCW 80.01.020 limits ! the commission’s ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the commission regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company. Such interests include those of an employee’s spouse. Application Process: Read the instructions below carefully before following the “Apply†link. Failure to read and follow all instructions may disqualify you from further consideration. In addition to completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile or paste into the "text resume" and “reference†fields in order to be considered for this position. · A letter of interest explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position; · A current resume detailing experience and education; · A list of three professional references with current telephone numbers. We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated! in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position will be invited to interview. · Carefully review your application before submitting. You must submit a complete application. You cannot re-apply to this job announcement for at least 30 days after this application. · The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience†section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application materials, including letter of interest, submitted and the supplemental questionnaire. · A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience†section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "work experience" section of the application. · All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Visit these links to learn more about: the UTC http://www.utc.wa.gov , the! state of Washington http://access.wa.gov , the Olympia area www.co.thu! rston.wa.us or www.Olympiawa.gov The Utilities and Transportation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial, and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Susan Holman at sholman@utc.wa.gov or 360 664-1243. Our statewide toll free TTY number is 1-800-416-5289.
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