Keep up with CUB!
sign up for e-news

What have we done for YOU lately? Since 1984, CUB has saved Oregon ratepayers more than $3.4 billion dollars.

>> read more

« CUB Seeks Staff Attorney | Main | Update on Natural Gas Price Increases »

August 24, 2008

Utility/Energy Policy Analyst Position Available at CUB

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
UTILITY AND POLICY ANALYST


The Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon (CUB) is hiring a full-time utility and policy analyst to represent residential ratepayers in utility rate cases, and in the development of energy policy related to climate change and the environment.

CUB is an independent non-profit established under Oregon law to represent residential ratepayers before the PUC, the Legislature, Oregon Courts and other forums. Since its establishment in 1984, CUB has saved ratepayers more than $4 billion and has helped create innovative energy policy, including the Oregon Renewable Energy Standard and the establishment of the Energy Trust of Oregon.

Responsibilities:

* Analyze utility rate cases on behalf of residential customers:
o Work with CUB staff and witnesses to devise a strategy in utility rate proceedings that provides for affordable rates and accountable utilities.
o Work with CUB staff and witnesses in analyzing utility financial and technical data in order to develop and submit testimony in utility rate proceedings.
o Provide written testimony and analysis on behalf of CUB in utility rate cases and other regulatory proceedings.
o Represent utility customers in settlement conferences that negotiate utility rates and policy.

* Represent residential ratepayers in energy policy development:
o Work with CUB's executive director, attorney and lobbyist on developing CUB policy on energy and utility issues, including how the electric industry addresses climate change.
o Participate in state and regional forums that are developing energy and climate change policy.
o Review state and federal legislation pertaining to energy and utilities.

* Maintain document archives and ongoing recordkeeping in current dockets.
o Organize and maintain archiving system for past and maintain recordkeeping for current dockets so that material and information is readily accessible for ongoing rate cases and other policy work.


Compensation:
* Non-profit salary based on experience with health insurance, vacation and retirement benefits.

Qualifications:
* Minimum of 2-3 years experience with financial or technical analysis.
* Energy, utility and/or regulatory background preferred, but not required.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple deadlines.
* Experience with non-profit organizations.
* Sense of humor.

To Apply:
* Send resume and cover letter by email to bob@oregoncub.org by September 15, 2008.

Posted by Oregon CUB at August 24, 2008 01:36 AM



consumer tips

Tired of telemarketing calls? Maybe it's time to put your number on the national Do Not Call list.

>> more information


multimedia

This 10-minute video, produced by Eric Stachon of Sky High Creative, gives a look at CUB’s history, why Oregon needed CUB to begin with, and goes on to talk to some of our current allies and key players in the world of utility regulation today.

>> click here for the video
(Right-click to save the video to your desktop before viewing)

     
©2005 Citizens' Utility Board of Oregon