The Public Utility Commission of Texas: Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career!
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Applications must contain a complete job history, detailing:
- Job title
- Dates of employment
- Name of employer
Supervisor's name and phone number - Description of duties performed, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for
Important: Resumes do not replace this required information. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The experience listed on your resume must match the details on the CAPPS State of Texas Application. Discrepancies will result in an incomplete application.
Required Documents
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application To submit a resume, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as “relevant.”
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicant Release Form Website Link
WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS
To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going to https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company/Agency" list.
The Public Utility Commission regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.
Join a Team Dedicated to Public Service
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Texans? We are committed to building a highly skilled workforce. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, from legal and engineering professionals to dedicated administrative staff. What unites us is our dedication to serving the public and our commitment to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure
Make a Difference with Us
We recognize the importance of motivated and knowledgeable staff to accomplish our critical mission. If you're eager to contribute to ensuring compliance within the electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, we want to hear from you! A career at the PUC will not only expand your professional horizons but also make you part of a highly motivated, technically skilled, and supportive team environment.
Competitive Benefits Package
In addition to a positive and family-friendly work culture, the PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
For a detailed overview, please visit https://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
DIVISION – TEXAS ENERGY FUND
The Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) Division administers grant and loan programs established by the Texas Legislature to enhance electric generation reliability across the state. Created by Senate Bill 2627 and approved by Texas voters in 2023, the TEF provides up to $10 billion in funding to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of dispatchable electric generating facilities. The division is responsible for implementing, administering, and monitoring four distinct TEF programs and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, programmatic caps, and legislative deadlines.
Would you like to play a key role in supporting a statewide program focused on strengthening Texas’ electric infrastructure? The Texas Energy Fund Division has an opportunity for a TEF Compliance Analyst to ensure programs meet statutory, regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements while supporting critical funding initiatives that enhance electric grid reliability across the state.
This role is responsible for performing compliance reviews, coordinating audits, analyzing documentation, and supporting reporting requirements. The individual in this role will work closely with legal, financial, and program teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with funding agreements, policies, and procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, streamline compliance processes, and support Texas’ long-term energy resilience and reliability.
The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.
Compliance Analyst II
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, business, compliance, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in compliance monitoring, program coordination, auditing, or risk management.
Compliance Analyst III
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, business, compliance, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of full-time professional experience in compliance monitoring, program coordination, auditing, or risk management.
Compliance Analyst IV
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public administration, business, compliance, finance, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) year of full-time professional experience in compliance monitoring, program coordination, auditing, or risk management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience monitoring compliance with state or federal program requirements, statutes, or funding agreements.
- Experience working with state or federal grant or loan programs, including tracking and reporting requirements.
- Experience conducting quality control or quality assurance reviews of program documentation.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, such as legal, financial, vendors, or program teams, to align deliverables.
WORK SCHEDULE
The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of such requests, including any form of telecommuting, is at management's discretion and based on the business needs of the agency and the requirements of the position.
New employees must complete a 90-day period of employment before being eligible to request telecommuting.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Compliance Analyst
If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran – DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried – Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.
A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:
https://puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Jobs
Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 6% less than the recommended salary.
REMARKS
- Due to the volume applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Non-selection notifications will be sent interviewed candidates following the hiring decision.
- All information provided in connection with an employment application must be accurate and complete. Any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information may result in refusal to hire or, if hired, termination.
- If the position requires it, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified through the Professional Board of Engineers or the State Bar of Texas for the selected candidate.
- A satisfactory driving record is necessary for driving a state or personal vehicle for agency business. Selected candidates will have their driving records evaluated according to the Commission’s Traffic Safety policy.
- For males born on or after January 1, 1960, the PUC will verify Selective Service registration through the online Selective Service System. Males born after January 1, 1960, who are not registered must provide proof of exemption from the Selective Service registration requirement.
- The PUCT participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
- The Public Utility Regulatory Act imposes certain restrictions on PUCT employees’ investments, professional activities, and relationships with public utilities, with some limited exceptions. PUCT employees are also prohibited from having a financial interest in a public utility, an affiliate of a public utility, and a person a significant portion of whose business consists of furnishing goods or services to public utilities or affiliates.
- The PUCT has a Post-Employment Restriction – details furnished upon request.
- The PUCT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
