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State of Colorado Affordability Project Manager (ANALYST IV): DORA/Public Utilties Commission in Denver, Colorado
Affordability Project Manager (ANALYST IV): DORA/Public Utilties Commission
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Affordability Project Manager (ANALYST IV): DORA/Public Utilties Commission
Salary
$5,675.00 - $7,378.00 Monthly
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
SGA-5189-5/24
Department
Department of Regulatory Agencies
Division
Public Utilities Commission
Opening Date
05/24/2024
Closing Date
6/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1560 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202
Department Contact Information
Alanah Daniels: alanah.daniels@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.
Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.
Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!
Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.
Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.
Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.
Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition assistance program.
Description of Job
Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) serves the public interest by effectively regulating utilities and facilities so that the people of Colorado receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced services consistent with the economic, environmental and social values of our state.
The PUC Director’s Office provides consolidated support, oversight, and direction to the Division. Specifically, the work provides direct support and advising to the Director, Deputy Director, and staff. Additionally, the Director’s Office supports a PUC-wide focus on affordability and not be limited in scope or interactions as is necessary for staff assigned to Fixed Utilities or Policy Advisors units due to the quasi-judicial process.
Position: SGA 5189
This position meets pressing needs at the agency as energy affordability has become an increasing issue of concern and prominence. Over the last few years, the Commission has experienced a series of emergencies regarding affordability. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased utility arrears and disconnections. Situations like Winter Storm Uri and the Ukraine War led to sharp spikes in gas commodity price increases that resulted in new direction from Governor Polis and legislation specifically focused on addressing affordability (SB23-291).
Bill assistance programs and income-qualified energy programs are exceedingly complex with federal, state, and local requirements and a challenging ecosystem of providers—including regulated electric and gas utilities, nonprofits and state and county offices—that have unique eligibility, enrollment, and other requirements. Assistance programs provide different customer benefits ranging from equipment replacements to weatherization and do not always coordinate. As a result, the Commission requires a dedicated role to represent the agency in national and state-level conversations, work closely with utilities to ensure detailed understanding of their program implementation, to monitor trends and best practices, to provide internal advice and support to staff who represent the agency in proceedings and stakeholder work groups, and to recommend rulemaking changes to the PUC’s own guidelines on affordability programs.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Researching, analyzing, and making recommendations regarding how income-qualified bill assistance for energy programs work in practice, including monitoring national best practices and affordability work by Commissions in other states; assessing academic literature on topics like energy poverty and customer engagement; providing research on local, state, and national trends to identify key metrics for how to measure affordability and potentially needed bill assistance that can be used in proceedings and other activities; and potentially leading participatory action research projects with impacted Colorado residents who use income-qualified programs;
Representing the agency at key ongoing monthly and quarterly stakeholder meetings regarding bill assistance and other income-qualified programs, including the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, the Weatherization Assistance Program, the Low-Income Rate Assistance Coalition, and the legislative Commission implementing House Bill 21-1105;
Identifying and monitoring appropriate national organizations, including but not limited to, the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition;
Providing advice to the Commissioners primarily in administrative proceedings such as miscellaneous proceedings used as reporting repositories and rulemakings specifically related to consumer protections or income-qualified programs (i.e., not adjudicated cases).
Analyzing filings and works with other staff to ensure reporting is consistent and understandable, for example, through development of data keys;
Drafting decisions to open proceedings, developing proposed rules changes based on pre-rulemaking stakeholder engagement and research, scheduling and conducting informational meetings for Commissioners, and presenting before Commissioners at weekly meetings.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, business administration, statistics, mathematics, finance, engineering, accounting, or in a field of study closely related to the work assignment;
Five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional* experience performing the following:
Business and/or policy analysis and research, including gathering information on existing or new regulations to identify and summarize problem areas, issues and/or different perspectives, while providing recommendations.
Document this experience in your applicationIN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A combination of professional* work experience as described above, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis;
A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
*Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working in a high-stress, high-profile environment communicating with various stakeholders, and discerning hidden agendas;
Experience understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals;
Experience gathering, researching, synthesizing, and summarizing existing financial, policy, and/or technical studies including technological, economic, and policy changes concerning the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of energy (electricity, water, and/or natural gas);
Demonstrated program administration experience, including standing up new programs and/or managing and administering existing programs;
Demonstrated experience reviewing energy, environment, and/or affordability programs to identify social impacts and potential outcomes;
Demonstrated experience working in the federal and/or state or local government;
Demonstrated experience working in state government, implementing and reviewing existing or new programs to provide recommendations.
Required Competencies:The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):
Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner;
Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner;
Demonstrated attention to detail;
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including having the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action;
Demonstrated prioritization skills, including planning, organizing tasks, and managing work assignments;
Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to multi-task to effectively manage competing and constantly changing priorities in order to meet tight deadlines;
Complex problem solving including the ability to think creatively to recommend solutions;
Ability to think strategically and forecast impacts and outcomes;
Ability to demonstrate expertise in front of authorities and/or peers;
Ability to interact diplomatically with stakeholders that hold competing interests;
Ability to conduct research;
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department;
Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures;
Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis;
Self-motivated and self-directe d;
Accountability, reliability, including attendance;
Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information;
Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision;
Demonstrated professional demeanor;
Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, etc).
Conditions of Employment:Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.
A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.
The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination.
Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials
Interested individuals must submit the following online:
A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and ‘@state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.
A detailed cover letter , explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.
Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review
Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Veterans’ Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.
PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations : DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Rachael Alkayali, at dora_hr@state.co.us or call (303) 894-2441.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.
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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.
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DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
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DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?
Yes
No
N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
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DORA Q5: VETERAN'S PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans' Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. *Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. *Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans' preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veteran's Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veteran's Preference.
A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress
B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;
E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or,
F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
H) I am a Purple Heart recipient;
I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and
K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
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DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Yes
No
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DORA Q7: Do you currently possess a bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, business administration, statistics, mathematics, finance, engineering, accounting, or a field of study directly related to the work assignment? If so, please list the type of degree below.
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DORA Q8: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following minimum qualifications: Five (5) years of progressively responsible, professional* experience performing the following: Business and/or policy analysis and research, including gathering information on existing or new regulations to identify and summarize problem areas, issues and/or different perspectives, while providing recommendations.
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DORA Q9: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in a high-stress, high-profile environment communicating with various stakeholders, and discerning hidden agendas;
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DORA Q10: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualifications: Experience understanding, interpreting, analyzing, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals.
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DORA Q11: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualifications: Experience gathering, researching, synthesizing, and summarizing existing financial, policy, and/or technical studies including technological, economic, and policy changes concerning the generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption of energy (electricity, water, and/or natural gas).
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DORA Q12: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualifications: Demonstrated program administration experience, including standing up new programs and/or managing and administering existing programs.
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DORA Q13: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience reviewing energy, environment, and/or affordability programs to identify social impacts and potential outcomes.
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DORA Q14: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience working in the federal and/or state or local government.
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DORA Q15: Please clearly explain, using examples, how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated experience working in state government, implementing and reviewing existing or new programs to provide recommendations.
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DORA Q16: he salary range for this position is $68,100- $88,536 annually ($5,675-$7,378/monthly); hiring pay for the position is expected to be between $68,100- $88,536 annually ($5,675-$7,378/monthly), but will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed. Please share your salary expectations below.
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DORA Q17: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?
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