Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX 78711, USA
Perform complex to highly advanced regulatory work that includes analysis of utility cost allocation, cost unbundling, and rate design in areas subject to rate regulation. Work involves evaluating rates, costs, pricing, and tariff provisions. Maintain contact with representatives of utilities and consumers and with other Commission staff members. Work under general to minimal supervision with moderate to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Analyze cost allocation studies and rate design issues for regulated electric, telephone, and water and sewer utilities and competitive providers, and examine the effect of these issues in the context of regulated and competitive electric, telecom, and water and sewer markets.
Analyze and formulate policy positions on projects and proceedings assigned to the Rate Regulation Division.
Analyze economic and statistical issues related to the regulated electric, telephone, and water and sewer utility industries as well as issues pertaining to competitive providers in these industries.
Prepare and present written and oral testimony as an expert witness on allocation, rate design, and pricing in docketed proceedings before the Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Review and make recommendations on issues in Commission dockets and projects including, but not limited to tariff revisions, registrations and certifications, performance measures, and compliance with Commission rules and procedures.
Participate in rulemakings and the development of reports and provide recommendations on electricity, telecommunications, and water and sewer issues.
Perform analysis of policy issues associated with the regulation of electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities.
Develop mechanisms to allow Commission and staff to address electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer issues in non-docketed proceedings, such as special committees, industry workshops, and task forces, and prepare briefing materials and other support as necessary.
Review electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer industry tariff filings.
Provide administrative support to cities and telecommunications utilities on matters involving statewide telecommunications franchise fees.
Continue professional development and maintain knowledge of contemporary issues affecting electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities.
Respond to inquiries from utilities, Commission staff, other government agencies, and the general public regarding utility rate issues and other industry matters.
Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s mission and core values.
Adhere to all agency personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Financial Analyst: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or related field, or relevant professional certification (such as CPA, CFA, etc.).
Two (2) years’ experience in a position of responsibility in the regulation of electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities; electric utility cost allocation; or economic research and analysis relating to the electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer industries, or a combination of these.
Experience as an expert witness in major regulatory proceedings.
Experience performing regression analyses using common statistical software packages.
Knowledge of Commission rules, policies, and procedures.
Perform complex to highly advanced regulatory work that includes analysis of utility cost allocation, cost unbundling, and rate design in areas subject to rate regulation. Work involves evaluating rates, costs, pricing, and tariff provisions. Maintain contact with representatives of utilities and consumers and with other Commission staff members. Work under general to minimal supervision with moderate to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Analyze cost allocation studies and rate design issues for regulated electric, telephone, and water and sewer utilities and competitive providers, and examine the effect of these issues in the context of regulated and competitive electric, telecom, and water and sewer markets.
Analyze and formulate policy positions on projects and proceedings assigned to the Rate Regulation Division.
Analyze economic and statistical issues related to the regulated electric, telephone, and water and sewer utility industries as well as issues pertaining to competitive providers in these industries.
Prepare and present written and oral testimony as an expert witness on allocation, rate design, and pricing in docketed proceedings before the Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Review and make recommendations on issues in Commission dockets and projects including, but not limited to tariff revisions, registrations and certifications, performance measures, and compliance with Commission rules and procedures.
Participate in rulemakings and the development of reports and provide recommendations on electricity, telecommunications, and water and sewer issues.
Perform analysis of policy issues associated with the regulation of electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities.
Develop mechanisms to allow Commission and staff to address electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer issues in non-docketed proceedings, such as special committees, industry workshops, and task forces, and prepare briefing materials and other support as necessary.
Review electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer industry tariff filings.
Provide administrative support to cities and telecommunications utilities on matters involving statewide telecommunications franchise fees.
Continue professional development and maintain knowledge of contemporary issues affecting electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities.
Respond to inquiries from utilities, Commission staff, other government agencies, and the general public regarding utility rate issues and other industry matters.
Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s mission and core values.
Adhere to all agency personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Financial Analyst: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in economics, business administration, finance; a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours in microeconomics, macroeconomics, or statistics/econometrics/calculus.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or related field, or relevant professional certification (such as CPA, CFA, etc.).
Two (2) years’ experience in a position of responsibility in the regulation of electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities; electric utility cost allocation; or economic research and analysis relating to the electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer industries, or a combination of these.
Experience as an expert witness in major regulatory proceedings.
Experience performing regression analyses using common statistical software packages.
Knowledge of Commission rules, policies, and procedures.
Matchbook Learning
Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
Who are we looking for?
As a Matchbook Learning teacher, you will be a teacher, a project advisor and a learning facilitator. Matchbook teachers provide targeted small-group instruction, lead whole group discussions, coach students as they work with individualized online learning tools, and collaborate with peers to ensure high levels of student achievement. Matchbook provides teachers with research based virtual platforms which we believe are a key to both student and teacher success. We believe that ordinary teachers can achieve extraordinary results when their development is personalized and empowered with the aid of technology.
Required:
An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
State Standard teaching certification or equivalent out-of-state certificate.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred:
At least two years teaching experience in an urban or low-income setting.
Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom (as a classroom teacher preferred, assistant and student teaching evidence considered).
Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
What do we provide?
Competitive teaching salaries, excellent benefits, and an innovative, fun, family-like atmosphere.
Over 40 hours of career coaching -- you will be professionally mentored and developed.
Laptop computer and access to the latest technology.
___________________________________________________________________
Company name: Matchbook Learning
Company website: matchbooklearning.com
Company contact: James Hill
Contacts email address: jhill@matchbooklearning.com
City and zip code the job is in: Indianapolis, 46202
How to apply - by email or URL: matchbooklearning.com/careers
Company phone number: 317-226-4263
Company description: Matchbook Learning is a non-profit charter management organization in Indianapolis, Indiana who have launched a single K-8 Innovation Charter School in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). We are currently the largest K-8 in Indianapolis and #10 in the state for parent choice schools. Our innovative, award-winning blended turnaround school model, the first of its kind in the nation to be offered to schools with the highest poverty rates and needs, has already achieved extraordinary results. Now, we are excited to develop a scalable model for inner-city public education in Indianapolis. We are launching our High School, The Match, in the Fall of 2024.
Job title you are hiring for: High School Teachers 2024-25
Job description:
Who are we looking for?
As a teacher at The Match, you will be a teacher, a project advisor and a learning facilitator. Match teachers provide targeted small-group instruction, lead whole group discussions, coach students as they work with individualized online learning tools, and collaborate with peers to ensure high levels of student achievement. The Match provides teachers with research based virtual platforms which we believe are a key to both student and teacher success. We believe that ordinary teachers can achieve extraordinary results when their development is personalized and empowered with the aid of technology.
Required:
An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
State Standard teaching certification or equivalent out-of-state certificate.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred:
Industry Experience: Having practical experience in the career field being taught to provide real-world context and credibility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport with "ALL" students. In addition, build rapport with colleagues and maintain relationships with industry professionals.
Patience and adaptability: Career and technical education that insoles hands-on-learning, students may face challenges or make mistakes along the way. Patience, understanding, and the ability to adapt your teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of our students.
At least two years teaching experience in an urban or low-income setting.
Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom (as a classroom teacher preferred, assistant and student teaching evidence considered).
Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
What do we provide?
Competitive teaching salaries, excellent benefits, and an innovative, fun, family-like atmosphere.
Over 40 hours of career coaching -- you will be professionally mentored and developed.
Laptop computer and access to the latest technology.
Who are we looking for?
As a Matchbook Learning teacher, you will be a teacher, a project advisor and a learning facilitator. Matchbook teachers provide targeted small-group instruction, lead whole group discussions, coach students as they work with individualized online learning tools, and collaborate with peers to ensure high levels of student achievement. Matchbook provides teachers with research based virtual platforms which we believe are a key to both student and teacher success. We believe that ordinary teachers can achieve extraordinary results when their development is personalized and empowered with the aid of technology.
Required:
An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
State Standard teaching certification or equivalent out-of-state certificate.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred:
At least two years teaching experience in an urban or low-income setting.
Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom (as a classroom teacher preferred, assistant and student teaching evidence considered).
Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
What do we provide?
Competitive teaching salaries, excellent benefits, and an innovative, fun, family-like atmosphere.
Over 40 hours of career coaching -- you will be professionally mentored and developed.
Laptop computer and access to the latest technology.
___________________________________________________________________
Company name: Matchbook Learning
Company website: matchbooklearning.com
Company contact: James Hill
Contacts email address: jhill@matchbooklearning.com
City and zip code the job is in: Indianapolis, 46202
How to apply - by email or URL: matchbooklearning.com/careers
Company phone number: 317-226-4263
Company description: Matchbook Learning is a non-profit charter management organization in Indianapolis, Indiana who have launched a single K-8 Innovation Charter School in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS). We are currently the largest K-8 in Indianapolis and #10 in the state for parent choice schools. Our innovative, award-winning blended turnaround school model, the first of its kind in the nation to be offered to schools with the highest poverty rates and needs, has already achieved extraordinary results. Now, we are excited to develop a scalable model for inner-city public education in Indianapolis. We are launching our High School, The Match, in the Fall of 2024.
Job title you are hiring for: High School Teachers 2024-25
Job description:
Who are we looking for?
As a teacher at The Match, you will be a teacher, a project advisor and a learning facilitator. Match teachers provide targeted small-group instruction, lead whole group discussions, coach students as they work with individualized online learning tools, and collaborate with peers to ensure high levels of student achievement. The Match provides teachers with research based virtual platforms which we believe are a key to both student and teacher success. We believe that ordinary teachers can achieve extraordinary results when their development is personalized and empowered with the aid of technology.
Required:
An entrepreneurial heart and mindset. Serving in a turnaround or restart school requires both the courageous vision to take on a challenge with massive potential AND the quiet humility to be willing to try, fail and try again.
A coachable spirit. Our model is new, innovative and on the cusp of being proven as a powerfully sustainable, scalable way to serve students in low-income, high need schools. At times you will be a teacher and at times you will be a student.
State Standard teaching certification or equivalent out-of-state certificate.
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Preferred:
Industry Experience: Having practical experience in the career field being taught to provide real-world context and credibility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport with "ALL" students. In addition, build rapport with colleagues and maintain relationships with industry professionals.
Patience and adaptability: Career and technical education that insoles hands-on-learning, students may face challenges or make mistakes along the way. Patience, understanding, and the ability to adapt your teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of our students.
At least two years teaching experience in an urban or low-income setting.
Demonstrated a record of success in the classroom (as a classroom teacher preferred, assistant and student teaching evidence considered).
Demonstrated an understanding of how to effectively analyze student data to guide instruction.
What do we provide?
Competitive teaching salaries, excellent benefits, and an innovative, fun, family-like atmosphere.
Over 40 hours of career coaching -- you will be professionally mentored and developed.
Laptop computer and access to the latest technology.