RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMER OFFICE

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1983 to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers in rate-related proceedings involving public service corporations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

RUCO accomplishes this charge primarily through its staff of financial analysts and attorneys. In addition, RUCO participates in a number of policy matters that also affect the rates paid by and services received by residential ratepayers.

Job Location:

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $51,625 - $92,573 Based on Experience

Grade: 24

This position will remain open until filled  

Job Duties:

Duties of the Public Utilities Analyst V position include:

• Reviewing and developing RUCO’s recommendation(s), relating to the Company’s revenue requirement, rate design, adjustor mechanisms, and other matters

• Participating in working groups to develop procedures or policy recommendations to the Executive Deputy Director, Counsel and Public Utilities Manager

• Providing expert testimony and creating and presenting exhibits in utility rate cases, financing(s), and other matters

• Interpreting complex financial and economic data in order to develop RUCO’s recommendations

• Identifying emerging trends in the gas, electric, water, and telecommunications industries

• Participating in working groups to develop operating procedures, policies, and testimony

• Preparing data requests related to Company rate case filings and testimony 

• Preparing timely and accurate filings before the ACC

• Responding to technical telephone calls and emails

• Participating in ACC rulemaking as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in technologies, operations and procedures of the utility industry, including utility accounting

• Knowledge of accounting principles and statistics. CPA or accounting/finance degree preferred

• Broad knowledge of current issues in electric, gas, and water and telecommunications industries

• Considerable knowledge of economic concepts of public utility regulation and ratemaking

• Strong knowledge and experience with excel software and the google platform

• Knowledge of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s regulatory process

• Knowledge of group dynamics and group facilitation skills

• Knowledge of rulemaking procedures

Skills:

• Skills in explaining and supporting recommendations clearly in writing and verbally

• Skills in making effective and clear presentations to a variety of audiences

• Skills in reviewing and analyzing utility company data independently

• Skills in using various computer programs and statistical models

• Proficient in Microsoft excel and word, as well as google docs

• Skills in drafting and modifying rules

Abilities:

• Ability to problem solve in variable situations requiring analytical interpretive, evaluative, and/or constructive thinking within broadly defined policies and objectives

• Ability to work with and lead (if required) stakeholder working groups to achieve consensus findings

• Ability to work effectively with others

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to speak in public

• Ability to lead others

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona A