Public Regulatory Analyst I

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Utilities Commission

Job Classification Title

Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

60077213

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Are you looking for meaningful public service work that will positively impact the residents of North Carolina? If your answer is yes, we want you to join our team at the Utilities Commission.

The NC Utilities Commission is looking for a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I.

This position within the Engineering, Regulatory Policy, and Federal Affairs (ERFA) team serves as a regulatory policy analyst within the Operations Division and provides technical and policy support on a wide range of utility regulatory matters.

The primary focus of the position is the regulation of natural gas and water/wastewater utilities, including rate proceedings, certificates of public convenience and necessity, infrastructure replacement mechanisms, service quality, and other regulatory matters. The position also supports the Commission's oversight of gas pipeline safety, including coordination with the Commission's gas pipeline safety team.

In addition, the position will participate in transportation and telecommunications regulatory issues.

Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing utility testimony, financial and engineering analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Conducting quantitative and policy analyses.
• Preparing written recommendations, memoranda, and briefing materials for Commissioners.
• Assisting attorneys during evidentiary hearings; and collaborating with engineers, accountants, economists, and attorneys to develop recommendations consistent with North Carolina law and Commission precedent.

The successful candidate will develop expertise in utility regulation while working on complex proceedings that have significant impacts on public safety, utility reliability, and customer rates. The position is expected to manage an assigned portfolio of regulatory proceedings with a high degree of independence, exercising sound professional judgment while working collaboratively with attorneys, engineers, economists, accountants, and Commission leadership.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Incentives of NC State Employment
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.

Benefits to include:
• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna.
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision.
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.
• WeSave Employee Discounts.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:
https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

Note to Current State Employees
The salary grade for this position is NC18. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon those factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927 - $87,899

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above

Management Preferences - Optional: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of natural gas and/or water/wastewater utility operation