Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1
Alaska Staffing, Anchorage, AK, United States
Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1
This position is open to Alaskan residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing The Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy Section (RAPA) is a team of non-attorney expert analysts and attorneys who represent the public interest when utilities or certain pipelines request changes to their rates or services. RAPA also provides comments and insights on utility- or pipeline-related issues when policymakers consider new or revised statutes and regulations. The Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1 position represents the public interest on behalf of the Attorney General by serving as an expert witness in complexand sometimes precedent-settingregulated utility and pipeline carrier cases. This work includes preparing written and oral testimony and appearing as an expert witness in hearings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), as well as in legal depositions and other related proceedings. Drawing on expert knowledge in accounting/finance, economics, or engineering, this position applies professional training and experienceas well as an understanding of utility and pipeline carrier business practicesto analyze and develop regulatory policy. The analyst develops and defends policy recommendations and rate-setting positions that align with and protect the public interest. Mission and Culture The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans. The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the State through a valued and well-trained team of professionals dedicated to public service. Our team values integrity, success, positivity, creativity, collaboration, and empowerment. The applicant can expect to be relied on for their strengths as well as given opportunities for professional development as part of a focused team. We encourage our employees to work with supervisors to set a schedule that works for them, the office, and their work. We offer hybrid flex schedules and telework options. Benefits of Joining Our Team The Department of Law supports work-life balance with various work schedule opportunities and teleworking. It matters to us to provide the tools and resources needed for your success. Enjoy State health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance, generous leave accrual, 12 paid holidays, and potential eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. The Department of Law promotes and provides routine professional development through training by our own subject matter experts and through other providers. The Working Environment You Can Expect Our RAPA Analysts have private offices in the Conoco Phillips Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage. In the heart of downtown, you are close to cafes, lunch spots, the Coastal Trail, and parks. Employee parking is available close by. We Are Looking for a Candidate That Possesses the Following Position-Specific Competencies We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Minimum Qualifications This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Master's degree from an accredited college in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, OR Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE); AND Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Auditing
: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Economics and Accounting
: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. General Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications. Oral Communication
: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Professional experience performing audits, financial examinations, or research and analyses of regulated utilities, pipeline carriers, and electric reliability organizations and/or business or governmental policies or operations. Additional Required Information If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: Last two (2) Performance Evaluations A technical writing sample. Your writing sample should showcase your grammar, clarity, and ability to communicate technical details. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THE POSITION: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, but not required. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts.) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration. WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the
This position is open to Alaskan residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing The Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy Section (RAPA) is a team of non-attorney expert analysts and attorneys who represent the public interest when utilities or certain pipelines request changes to their rates or services. RAPA also provides comments and insights on utility- or pipeline-related issues when policymakers consider new or revised statutes and regulations. The Public Advocate Utility Analyst 1 position represents the public interest on behalf of the Attorney General by serving as an expert witness in complexand sometimes precedent-settingregulated utility and pipeline carrier cases. This work includes preparing written and oral testimony and appearing as an expert witness in hearings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), as well as in legal depositions and other related proceedings. Drawing on expert knowledge in accounting/finance, economics, or engineering, this position applies professional training and experienceas well as an understanding of utility and pipeline carrier business practicesto analyze and develop regulatory policy. The analyst develops and defends policy recommendations and rate-setting positions that align with and protect the public interest. Mission and Culture The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans. The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the State through a valued and well-trained team of professionals dedicated to public service. Our team values integrity, success, positivity, creativity, collaboration, and empowerment. The applicant can expect to be relied on for their strengths as well as given opportunities for professional development as part of a focused team. We encourage our employees to work with supervisors to set a schedule that works for them, the office, and their work. We offer hybrid flex schedules and telework options. Benefits of Joining Our Team The Department of Law supports work-life balance with various work schedule opportunities and teleworking. It matters to us to provide the tools and resources needed for your success. Enjoy State health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance, generous leave accrual, 12 paid holidays, and potential eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. The Department of Law promotes and provides routine professional development through training by our own subject matter experts and through other providers. The Working Environment You Can Expect Our RAPA Analysts have private offices in the Conoco Phillips Building in beautiful downtown Anchorage. In the heart of downtown, you are close to cafes, lunch spots, the Coastal Trail, and parks. Employee parking is available close by. We Are Looking for a Candidate That Possesses the Following Position-Specific Competencies We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Investigation: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with investigation, including interviewing, evidence detection, locating, gathering, and handling, and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions. Provide oral or written reports of findings. Presenting evidence and providing testimony. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Minimum Qualifications This job class uses competency-based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations instead of specific tasks and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to meet the competency successfully but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Master's degree from an accredited college in economics, accounting, finance, engineering, or business administration, OR Current licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE); AND Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Auditing
: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Economics and Accounting
: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, tax law and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. General Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications. Oral Communication
: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Writing:
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Professional experience performing audits, financial examinations, or research and analyses of regulated utilities, pipeline carriers, and electric reliability organizations and/or business or governmental policies or operations. Additional Required Information If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: Last two (2) Performance Evaluations A technical writing sample. Your writing sample should showcase your grammar, clarity, and ability to communicate technical details. SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THE POSITION: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, but not required. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska uses four proficiency levels to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You must rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts.) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration. WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, employment dates, and whether you were working full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the