WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.

Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.

Help protect the consumers of Washington state!

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking three (3) individuals to provide accounting, energy policy, technical, and economic analysis in contested cases and other matters before the commission, including pending legislation and emerging policy issues. Energy and Accounting Policy Advisors provide research, analysis, and decision-making advice to the commissioners, executive director, administrative law judges, assistant policy director, and administrative law and policy director on issues related to regulated utilities, including rate cases, clean energy, energy efficiency, conservation, renewable energy, energy reliability and security, smart grid technology, grid modernization, changing regulatory environment, energy markets, power costs, energy justice, and other emerging and increasingly technical and challenging issues.

About the UTC and Employer Initiatives:

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  We value diverse perspectives and employ people of all backgrounds. We are actively involved in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the UTC by way of a cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing UTC values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.
• We have modernized our workplace with workspaces that promote creative thought, innovation, and collaboration among co-workers, and improved building security and employee safety. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UTC has supported extensive mobile work arrangements across the agency.
• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties).
• We have a formal mentoring program to provide and encourage employee growth and development, while also promoting informal mentoring relationships and sharing of knowledge across the commission.
• We have an engaging wellness program which focuses on all nine elements of wellness: spiritual, physical, social, environmental, occupational, emotional, intellectual, nutritional, and financial. We also have on-site shower rooms/lockers at our headquarters with proximity to several fitness centers in the area.
• We have a comprehensive continuous improvement program focused on using Lean tools and principles to solve problems and continuously improve work processes.

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  Research and analyze state, regional, and national energy policy.
• Advise on formal adjudications on assigned issues and energy topics.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Analyze utility plans and reporting.
• Write memos and prepare presentations for commissioners or leadership team members to present at agency events, legislative hearings, and conferences.
• Lead team projects to develop and implement inquiries and rulemakings to develop agency policies and rules.
• Bill tracking and analysis.
• Participate in the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and other national/regional organizations in rotation with other policy advisors.
• At the agency and division levels, engage in trainings and actively engage in efforts to promote energy justice, anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, public policy, or related fields, or four years of work experience in utility regulation.

• A minimum of three years of work experience performing utility regulatory accounting and public utility regulation, preferably with a state or federal utility commission or a public utility company or an advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, public policy, or a closely related field will substitute the required work experience.

• Critical Thinking Skills
• Writing and Communication
• Project Management

• Advocates and Models our Culture and Value.
• Cultivates a Shared, Strategic Vision for EDI.
• Fosters Learning
• Makes the commission more accessible to underrepresented and marginalized communities.
• Leads and Navigates Change
• Embraces and Embeds Inclusion in Decision-making

• EDI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment
• Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth
• Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships
• Inclusive Excellence & Allyship
• Measuring for Success and Improvement

• DEI Knowledge, Understanding, & Commitment
• Self-Awareness and Commitment to Growth
• Cultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic Partnerships
• Inclusive Excellence & Allyship
• Measuring for Success and Improvement
• Customer Focus
• Results
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Self-Development
• Continuous Process Improvement

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Accountability

Additional Agency Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Results Focus
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Self-Development
• Continuous Process Improvement

Education and Experience:

• Accounting and or finance knowledge and experience.
• Experience managing teams and developing project plans.
• Experience developing and applying regulatory and ratemaking policies and standards.
• Experience participating in the legislative process.
• Knowledge of commission policies, rules, procedures, goals, objectives, and strategies and the body of commission precedent; Administrative Procedure Act and quasi-judicial legal process.

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  COVID Vaccination Requirement: Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. If you are selected to serve in this position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination before you are able to begin work. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.
• Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state.
• Local travel, mostly within Thurston County, is required to attend training and meetings. Travel within the Pacific Northwest or out-of-state may be required for conferences and training activities.
• Conflict of Interest: RCW 80.01.020 limits the commission’s ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the commission regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company.
• Compliance with the ethics laws (RCW 42.52) is an individual responsibility, which may include disclosure of volunteer work, elected activity, outside employment, or other business activity.
• No employee may engage in any outside employment or business activity that will interfere with the performance of their duties or result in a conflict of interest.
• No employee may engage in any volunteer or elected activity that will interfere with the performance of their duties or result in a conflict of interest.
• An employee shall notify supervisor prior to engaging in any outside employment or business activity.

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  A letter of interest explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position.
• A current resume detailing experience and education.
• A list of three professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor (or you may include this information in the Reference section of your application). A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• Carefully review your application and other documents requested (e.g., cover letter and resume) for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov; completeness of your resume, cover letter, and any other materials submitted as part of the application process.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

Visit these links to learn more about:

the state of Washington http://access.wa.gov,

the Olympia area www.co.thurston.wa.us or

www.Olympiawa.gov

The Utilities and Transportation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age, sex (including gender identity), race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or religious or political affiliation. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Human_Resources@utc.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.