• Job Description

  Req#: 518431

  CORPORATION COMMISSION The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse—spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings—and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

  PUBLIC UTILITIES ANALYST 1
  Finance and Regulatory Analysis Section

  Job Location:

  Address: 1200 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ

  Posting Details:

  Anticipated Hiring Rate: $22 - $28 per hour, depending upon applicable experience
  

  Grade: 20

  Job Summary:

  The Utilities Division recommends thoroughly researched, sound regulatory policy and rate recommendations to the Commissioners, based on a balanced analysis of the benefits and impacts on all stakeholders and consistent with the public interest.

  Job Duties:

  - Learn audit procedures and apply them in performing regulatory audits on small water and wastewater companies
  - Make recommendations to the Commission related to the establishment of just and reasonable rates to be used in billing customers for utility services
  - Analyze financing and other applications and make recommendations to the Commission
  - Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  - Summarize findings in written reports
  - Meet filing deadlines
  - Present at Open Meetings
  - Review compliance filings post decision

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  - Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods
  - Strong writing skills to prepare reports, memos, orders and letters
  - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (primarily Word and Excel)
  - Ability to effectively and clearly present written and oral testimony in formal proceedings

  Selective Preference(s):

  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or similar field is preferred

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.
  A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

  All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

  Benefits:

  - Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs
  - Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
  - Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
  - We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

  Contact Us:

  If you have any questions, please feel free to email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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