PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER

This position provides senior level leadership on complex utility regulatory, financial, and accounting matters. Work is performed for electric, natural gas, water/wastewater and telecommunication utility rate cases. Daily review of utility rate filings and miscellaneous applications to determine whether RUCO intervention is appropriate.

Timely and accurately conducts analysis, prepares written testimony and exhibits for rate case filings reflecting RUCO's position. Provides guidance and generates testimony. Testifies as an expert witness on behalf of RUCO at utility hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission. Prepares data requests for information from utilities for analysis.

Application of the most up-to-date auditing practices and procedures for utility ratemaking. Application of computer software programs for analysis and the development of testimony, exhibits, cross-examination questions and post-hearing briefs. This position supervises five Public Utility Analysts V positions regularly oversees the work of outside consultants.

• Prepares testimony, exhibits and studies to support RUCO's suggested adjustments in rate cases. Ensures compliance with ACC, Federal and State requirements, guidelines and practices. Reviews analysis and recommendations of ACC staff and other intervenors

• Takes lead responsibility for analyzing and evaluating financial and accounting records and systems of utilities requesting increases in rates charged to residential ratepayers, to determine whether RUCO intervention on behalf of customers is appropriate

• Assists legal staff in preparation of cross-examination questions and post hearing filings. Provides analysis and recommendations on rule and policy recommendations related to utility regulation and affordability

• Supervises five Public Utilities Analysts V. Provides guidance, training and coaching for the analysts the position supervises

• Presents testimony and exhibits under oath before the ACC. Oversees outside consultants' testimony and recommendations

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position