Public analyst

Full job description

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

PUBLIC UTILITIES ANALYST 1

(FINANCE & REGULATORY ANALYSIS SECTION)

Job Location:

Address: 1200 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $22-$28 per hour

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. We are looking for an entry-level analyst in our Finance & Regulatory Analysis Section.

Job Duties:

You will assist other Commission staff in calculating basic technical analysis and audit work on small water and wastewater companies. You may also be tasked directly with responsibility for those analyses. Your responsibilities include learning our audit procedures, conducting in-house audits and summarizing findings, reviewing compliance filings and documents for sales and mergers of small utilities, and making recommendations to the Commission regarding the filings of small utilities for approval of rates, financing, and mergers. Your assignments typically involve working within a team to meet deadlines in the delivery of staff reports and testimony for Commission hearings and open meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Prior work experience in business accounting, business economics, rate analysis or professional utilities accounting
• Significant knowledge of auditing practices
• Ability to analyze economic and financial data using various statistical methods
• Strong writing skills to prepare written reports, orders and letters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access)
• 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

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 financial 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, generous paid vacation and sick leave programs, and Paid Parental Leave for those who qualify
• Free parking; carpooling resources and incentives; fully subsidized public transit
• 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 a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer

Retirement:

This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

Contact Us:

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