Cc Special Assistant To Commis

State of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ • 1h ago

Job No: 542210

Work Type: Full-time

Location: PHOENIX

Categories: Accounting/Auditing,Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance,Research,Telecommunications/Utilities

CORPORATION COMMISSION The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse-spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings-and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

Special Assistant to the Commission

Job Location:

Address: 1200 West Washington Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $80,000 to $100,000

Grade: 29

Closing Date: 07/26/2026

Job Summary:

The Hearing Division exercises the Commission's authority to hold public hearings and arbitrations on matters involving the regulation of public service corporations and the sale of securities. It includes Docket Control, responsible for the Commission's filings and record-keeping.

This Special Assistant to Commission is a high-level, expert resource to the Administrative Law Judges who preside over rate and other cases.

Job Duties:

Duties include helping the Administrative Law Judges in timely preparation of Recommended Opinions and Orders, and preparation for hearing, and assisting the Commissioners in their deliberative process and decision making. This involves performing in-depth analysis of public utilities applications and case filings, scrutinizing spreadsheets prepared by parties and verifying mathematical calculations therein, preparing accurate spreadsheets for the Administrative Law Judges' use, and identifying and summarizing issues for the Administrative Law Judges.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of utility ratemaking theories and rate design, and skills in analyzing regulatory theory, policy, and law;

Expertise in interpreting and analyzing a wide range of critical, complex, and technical financial, economic, and accounting data;

Knowledge of applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS);

Expertise in interpreting and analyzing rate case filings, financial statements and general ledgers, audits, and transfers of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity including sales and merger agreements;

Advanced skills in using MS Office computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing; and using data to create complex ratemaking schedules and spreadsheets;

Ability to identify and advise Administrative Law Judges and Commissioners on a wide rage of critical, complex, and technical financial, economic, accounting, and regulatory theory and policy issues;

Ability to explain and support recommendations clearly in writing and verbally, including in a public setting;

Ability to work independently and manage and prioritize a workload comprised of multiple matters with overlapping deadlines.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelors Degree in accounting, economics, or business administration is highly desired.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications.

A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, and generous paid vacation and sick leave programs.

Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)

Retirement :

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HumanResources@azcc.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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