State of Nevada Division of Human Resource Management
Location
Carson City, NV | United States
Job description
Announcement Number: 902082120
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STEPHANIE MULLEN
Executive Director
HAYLEY WILLIAMSON
Chair
TAMMY CORDOVA
Commissioner
RANDY J. BROWN
Commissioner
NORTHERN NEVADA OFFICE
1150 E. William Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-3109
(775) 684-6101
SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE
9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
(702) 486-7210
STATE OF NEVADA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Unclassified Job Announcement
Regulatory Economist
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) is seeking qualified applicants for the position
of Regulatory Economist for the Regulatory Operations, Resource and Analysis Division. This is an
unclassified, at-will, full-time exempt position within Nevada State Government.
About the PUCN: The PUCN is a quasi-judicial regulatory agency that, among other duties, ensures
investor-owned utilities comply with all applicable state and federal laws. For more information
about the agency, please visit the PUCN website at
The Positions Key Areas Of Responsibility - Performs applied economic research on a wide range of matters related to the utilities and
industries that the Commission regulates, which include short-term and long-term
forecasting of loads, the billing determinates of public utilities, competitive policy analysis,
market analysis, cost analysis, and rate structure analysis of various aspects of utility issues.
- Evaluates, analyzes and interprets utility data such as load data to explain the impact of
economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs on customer usage and overall
utility loads.
- Evaluates and analyzes a utility's resource plan (including resource procurement and risk
management strategies), provides an economic analysis and develops recommendations to
the Commission and the utilities.
- Evaluates and analyzes a utility's conservation and efficiency plan, and develops
recommendations to the Commission and the utility.
- Evaluates a utility's cost of service study and rate design, and develops recommendations to
the Commission and the utility.
- Conducts a rate of return on investment, financial and macroeconomic analyses to develop a
reasonable rate of return and financing for a utility.
- Reviews a utility's contracts including renewable power purchase agreements ("PPAs") and
affiliate transactions and contracts.
- Conducts an analysis of a merger and transfer of control.
- Must be familiar with recent developments of the regulated industries (e.g., electric, gas,
telecommunications and water and sewer) at the federal agencies as well as in other state
jurisdictions.
- Conducts a study of a regulated industry in terms of competitiveness and efficient industry
structure.
- Interacts with other economists, engineers, policy analysts, and legal staff in the
development and implementation of regulatory policy.
- Provides written testimony and orally defends testimony for proceedings brought before the
Commission; and serves as an expert witness.
- Analyzes issues and evaluates other parties' written and oral testimony for accuracy, logic
and consistency with existing Commission policy, state statutes and regulations, and writes
testimony based upon analysis.
- Prepares and presents testimony to legislative committees.
- Makes presentations to various state, local and federal agencies.
- May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional
specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Skills Required Must be highly professional, well-organized, self-motivated, and possess leadership skills. Must be
able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in
collaboration with other analysts, auditors, economists, engineers, and legal staff; compile and
summarize information and prepare correspondence, periodic or special reports related to
assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of the team or agency goals,
objectives, and activities. Must possess skill in effective written and verbal communication; must be
able to collaboratively or as a team complete writing assignments; required skills also include
planning, prioritizing and executing timelines without the need for supervision.
Must be available for travel (typically up to 5% of the time).
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics,
econometrics, finance or a closely related field and professional level experience in energy or
telecommunications regulation; OR a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with
major course work in economics, econometrics, finance, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Salary: Salary reflecting retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and the employer is
up to $114,006 ($102,047 for employer only contribution). Salary offers are based on a wide array
of factors such as a candidate's experience, skills, and education.
Benefits: The State benefits package includes enrollment into the Public Retirement System
( a choice of health insurance plans ( twelve paid holidays,
and paid annual leave and sick leave, after appropriate waiting periods. Other optional benefits are
also available, including a deferred compensation program.
Position Location: The position will be located in Carson City.
Applications Will Be Accepted Until: Recruitment needs are satisfied.
Submit Cover Letter, Resume And Writing Sample To Breanne Potter
Public Utilities Commission
Email
[email protected] In subject line please reference: Regulatory Economist
Posted: 12/19/23
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
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