Position Details
Job Code #: JC-530231
Position #(s): 680-321-4611-083
Working Title: Climate & Procurement Analyst
Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III
$7,980.00 - $9,994.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II
$7,269.00 - $9,094.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Energy Division/ Climate Initiatives, Renewables, and Administration Branch:
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Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
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.
Special Requirements
Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.
Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:
- Describe your experience related to both technical analysis of energy systems and quantitative analysis (provide specific examples).
- Describe your experience related to policy analysis and explain how it was conveyed in written analysis, reports, and presentations (focus on energy and climate desirable).
- Describe your experience in project management, particularly with diverse stakeholders and public forums.
Application Instructions
Final Filing Date: 9/7/2026
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
