Job Opportunity: Public Utilities AnalystThe Office of Public Counsel seeks two exceptional candidates to provide professional and technical support in complex litigation impacting Florida's utility customers. The work you will do includes providing technical guidance to attorneys and national experts to support affordable outcomes in utility cases for 18 million Florida customers. You will be required to evaluate and support hearings involving utility rate case affordability, data center tariffs and agreements, storm hardening plans, hurricane restoration, investigate utility facilities and operations, and promote the cost-effective integration of new energy technologies.Our organization has zealously represented Florida's customers in high profile litigation for the past 52 years. We intervene as a matter of right as the statutory representatives of residential, commercial, and industrial customers in proceedings involving the collective interests of all customers of Florida's investor owned utilities.
Our advocates actively confront critical affordability issues where the amounts in controversy can exceed billions of dollars in public hearings before the Public Service Commission.Examples of work performed include learning and personal growth, leading the fight for regulatory change, expertise and guidance, depositions and cross examination, expert witnesses, demonstrating initiative, and supporting litigation to achieve workable solutions for Florida's communities and businesses.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include creative problem solving, mastery of multidisciplinary skills, review and assessment of complex documents, application of state and federal legislation, analytical reasoning, effective communication, independent leadership, cooperative teamwork, initiative, common sense, collaboration, meetings and presentations, preparation of memoranda, computations, support of trial briefs, stewardship of public funds, ethics and professionalism, courtesy, dignity, respect, advocacy for affordable utility rates, and full effort to achieve litigation goals.Minimum qualifications include a professional 4-year degree from an accredited university and at least five years of significant experience in one of the multidisciplinary subject areas mentioned above. Professional licenses and experience in utility industry regulation are highly valued but not required.Salary range is $44,580 - 94,788. Current salary, relevant skills, education, experience, and licensing credentials are relevant factors for supporting requested salary. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent individual and family health benefits including free dental insurance.
Retirement plan options that include employer contributions. Utilize state tuition opportunities to secure advanced degrees. Enjoy a generous upfront allotment of leave, sick leave, and holidays. Achieve work-life balance by embracing the unique opportunity to capture a total of 200 excess hours towards block leave, after supporting 3-5 multi-day cases per year.Application deadline is open until filled.
Qualified applicants should submit an application and detailed resume through the Florida Legislature's Job Portal.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.