Public Regulatory Analyst I

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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, which is within the Operations Division of the NCUC, provides expert technical advice and counsel to the Commission regarding matters subject to the NCUC's jurisdiction. Specifically, the position requires an advanced level of knowledge in several academic and professional disciplines, such as accounting, finance, business administration, economics, statistics, engineering, and environmental sciences, as well as working knowledge of or experience with public utility operations. This unique combination of knowledge and/or experience is required to provide expert-level advice and, therefore, to serve the NCUC effectively. The NCUC Operations Division provides technical, economic, and policy analysis to support the Commission's statutory duties overseeing investor-owned electric, natural gas, water/wastewater, and telecommunications utilities. The unit develops staff recommendations, prepares hearing support, and monitors compliance to ensure safe, reliable service at just and reasonable rates statewide. Responsibilities include: - Requires under direct supervision. - Demonstrates ability to comprehend and apply the legal and regulatory frameworks within which public utilities in North Carolina. - Ability to review, analyze, weigh and critique complex evidence presented to the NCUC, including expert witness testimony, data, and reports. - Ability to develop a recommendation for action by the NCUC based on application of knowledge and experience to the evidence, within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks. - Ability to present the recommendations to the Commissioners through both written and oral communication and effectively defend those recommendations under critical review. - Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage time and priorities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across professional disciplines. In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, this position serves as the Commission's subject-matter expert in four highly specialized and critical areas: - New Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency (DSM/EE) dockets, including program dockets. - New Large Load (Data Center) proceedings, affordability issues, and CPIRP emerging resources analysis. These responsibilities require independent judgment, recurring docket leadership, and specialized expertise. The role functions as the Commission's permanent expert in these domains, directly informing and shaping Commission decision-making on matters with substantial economic, policy, and consumer-impact significance. 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

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Agency Dept of Commerce Division Utilities Commission Job Classification Title Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I (NS) Position Number 60077223 Grade NC18

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