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State of Colorado Analyst IV: DORA/Public Utilities Commission in Denver Metro, Colorado
Analyst IV: DORA/Public Utilities Commission
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Analyst IV: DORA/Public Utilities Commission
Salary
$5,675.00 - $7,378.00 Monthly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
SGA-5094-05/24
Department
Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division
Public Utilities Commission
Opening Date
05/10/2024
Closing Date
5/26/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202
Department Contact Information
Addison Dittrich: addison.dittrich@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Hiring Pay Rate
The salary range posted for this position is $68,100 - $88,536 annually ($5,675 - $7,378/monthly); although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
DORA is a progressive, innovative government agency where employees and customers alike are valued. If you are interested in becoming a part of an environment where creative thinking, customer service, and protecting consumers through healthy regulation is valued, DORA is the place for you! In addition to rewarding, challenging, and meaningful work, the State of Colorado at the Department of Regulatory Agencies offers an excellent total compensation package including:
Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, 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 a telecommuting program, 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 10 paid holidays.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition assistance program.
Description of Job
DORA’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
The Fixed Utilities sections of the Commission includes economists, rate/financial analysts, engineers and administrative support, supplemented by outside experts. The staff within these sections work together as a team to challenge, develop, present and recommend complex economic, financial, engineering and legal proposals regarding utility regulation. The staff functions both in uncontested proceedings as well as in formal litigated proceedings before the Commission. In performing these functions, the work unit must balance the need for financially healthy utilities with the needs of consumers for safe, reliable electric, gas, steam, water and/or geothermal utility service at rates that are just and reasonable. An increasingly important function of the work unit is to assist addressing: increased focus on consumer protection and affordability; emerging technologies and increasing competition in many areas of utility operations; environmental impacts and related costs of traditional utility services; and an increased legislative focus on energy and environmental policies.
Position:SGA 5094
The purpose of this position is to help the Commission develop rules and decisions concerning cost-effective electric and gas utility demand-side management and beneficial electrification programs. Per Colorado statute, demand-side management programs include energy efficiency, conservation, load management, beneficial electrification, and demand response programs. This position conducts research, provides technical advice, analyzes testimony, and makes recommendations that assist the Commission in determining demand-side management and beneficial electrification policies regarding: program expenditure and production goals, targets, incentives, and results; program evaluation parameters that are measurable and statistically valid; financial performance incentives and revenue decoupling mechanisms to reward utilities for deployment of cost-effective programs; program evaluation tools to determine the cost-effectiveness of demand-side management and beneficial electrification program results, to evaluate if targeted energy savings occurred, and to evaluate compliance with established goals and targets, including availability of these programs to all customer classes; cost recovery mechanisms for the programs; and annual reporting of program results from electric and gas utilities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Evaluating Colorado public utilities demand-side management and beneficial electrification programs in order to verify that the services provided meet technical and Commission standards;
Designing, implementing, and monitoring Commission rules regarding annual reports related to utilities’ compliance with applicable law and initiating enforcement actions, if necessary, to ensure compliance;
Assisting in the evaluation of large and complex data sets and conducting economic, statistical, and financial analysis related to public utilities;
Reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and providing testimony on the effect of demand-side management and beneficial electrification programs on utility energy and coincident peak demand forecasts for each major customer class, as well as any such measures that have been approved by the Commission but are not included in the forecasts;
Serving as “trial or litigation staff,” given the adjudicatory nature of the Commission’s administrative law processes, which includes developing litigation strategy and the scope of staff advocacy with guidance provided as necessary by the Section Chief;
Reviewing the reasonability of utility proposals; performing economic analyses as a basis for recommendations to approve, modify or deny utility applications or tariff filings; and interpreting and implementing policies for utility cost recovery;
Participating in challenging and lengthy negotiations for settlement with other interveners and utilities in order to potentially reach compromise on issues; if compromise cannot be reached, the Commission often decides such complex issues through litigation;
Performing research as directed by the Commission or the Deputy Director regarding energy efficiency, demand response, beneficial electrification, economics, demographics, energy, and other data sets to help inform the analyses and recommendations of the Economics Section in various proceedings.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics, mathematics, environmental science, economics, public policy, or in a field of study closely related to the work assignment;
Three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional* experience conducting economic and financial analysis.
Document this experience in your applicationIN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A combination of professional* work experience as described above, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis;
A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certification, registration, or licensure related to the work assigned to the position will substitute for one year of the required experience.
*Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in engineering, statistics, mathematics, environmental science, economics, public policy;
Experience gathering, researching, synthesizing and summarizing existing technical, cost-benefit analysis, financial, and policy studies including technological, economic and policy changes impacting electric and gas utilities;
Project management experience, including organizational skills and prioritization and delegating of tasks to other team members;
Experience understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and providing recommendations on technical, legislative and policy proposals;
Experience answering and asking discovery in potential litigated proceedings, performing analysis on key fundamental issues in those proceedings, developing written testimony, and the demonstrated ability to defend a position that is subject to cross-examination;
Experience utilizing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) technical and reliability standards;
Experience and/or knowledge and familiarity with national, regional and state energy policy, including evaluating and implementing policies related to new technologies, energy efficiency, electric and gas rate design, etc.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview). Candidates who do not meet the required competencies will be removed from consideration.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams;
Demonstrated ability to conduct research and gather pertinent technological, economic and financial information;
Demonstrated understanding of how to build consensus in a complex and high-pressured, politically-charged environment;
Demonstrated understanding of quality customer service, including the ability to diplomatically deal with difficult customer interactions;
Flexibility and adaptability with regard to change management, including the ability to adhere to changes in work processes, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a willingness to comply with and support organizational change(s);
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division;
Ability to represent the department and the PUC in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;
Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;
Comfortable demonstrating expertise in front of authorities, including defending well-researched recommendations;
Knowledge of and/or ability to facilitate the legislative and rulemaking processes;
Ability to read and analyze laws, rules, regulations and policies and interpret them in order to explain them to various stakeholders, with input from colleagues and legal counsel;
Strategic thinking, including the ability to identify emerging issues, anticipate trends, and provide recommendations on strategies to minimize risk impacts;
Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet hard deadlines;
Oral communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate effectively to a diverse audience;
Written communication skills, including the ability to complete reports in a clear, accurate, and concise manner;
Demonstrated attention to detail;
Professional demeanor;
Proficiency in the use of various PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite.
Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.
A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.
The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination.
Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by theState of Colorado’s Public Health Order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b3w36DgcK8pNlPz0DVibaUhhDcb-YyJH/view) and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials
Interested individuals must submit the following online:
- A completed State of Colorado Application(log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
2.A current email addresson your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and '@state.co.us' addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.
- A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.
Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review
Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Veterans' Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.
PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and
we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State
of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative
work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve
them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to
all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this
commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable
accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application
process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the
employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested
accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require
reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Rachael Alkayali, at dora_hr@state.co.us or call (303) 894-2441.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures , Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes , at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.
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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.
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DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
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DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?
Yes
No
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
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DORA Q5: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. *Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. *Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans' preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veteran's Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference.
A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress
B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;
E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or,
F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
H) I am a Purple Heart recipient;
I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and
K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
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DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Yes
No
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DORA Q7: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following minimum qualifications: I. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, statistics, mathematics, environmental science, economics, public policy, or in a field of study closely related to the work assignment; II. Three (3) years of progressively responsible, professional* experience conducting economic and financial analysis.
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DORA Q8: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Advanced degree in engineering, statistics, mathematics, environmental science, economics, public policy.
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DORA Q9: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience gathering, researching, synthesizing and summarizing existing technical, cost-benefit analysis, financial, and policy studies including technological, economic and policy changes impacting electric and gas utilities.
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DORA Q9: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience gathering, researching, synthesizing and summarizing existing technical, cost-benefit analysis, financial, and policy studies including technological, economic and policy changes impacting electric and gas utilities.
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DORA Q10: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Project management experience, including organizational skills and prioritization and delegating of tasks to other team members.
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DORA Q11: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and providing recommendations on technical, legislative and policy proposals.
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DORA Q12: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience answering and asking discovery in potential litigated proceedings, performing analysis on key fundamental issues in those proceedings, developing written testimony, and the demonstrated ability to defend a position that is subject to cross examination.
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DORA Q13: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience utilizing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) technical and reliability standards.
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DORA Q14: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience and/or knowledge and familiarity with national, regional and state energy policy, including evaluating and implementing policies related to new technologies, energy efficiency, electric and gas rate design, etc.
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DORA Q15: The salary range posted for this position is $68,100 - $88,536 annually ($5,675.00 - $7,378.00 Monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below.
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DORA Q17: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?
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