What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION position at Public Utilities Commission?
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The California Public Utilities Commission is one the State’s lead agencies working to reduce carbon emissions and encourage sustainability in California. The Electric Rates Branch provides advisory support for matters relating to policy development related to electric rate design in investor-owned-utility territories, including advanced dynamic rate design, time-of-use rates, and low-income rate programs including CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) and FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance). The Branch also oversees implementation of income-graduated fixed charges and rate issues related to industrial process heat recovery.
A Supervisor for the Electric Rates Branch oversees staff who 1) provide advisory support to Commission decision-makers on electric rates and proceedings that examine rate design, and require rate analysis; 2) review and recommend action on advice letter requests from the utility in compliance with prior Commission orders; 3) work with other sections and branches on issues relating to rate design and analysis.
Job duties include supervision (hiring, assigning work, evaluating employee work products, employee evaluations, and training), organization (planning the work of the section, work prioritization, ensuring sufficient resources are available to achieve the section’s goals), policy development (utilizing staff to develop facts and analysis to justify short and long term policy changes), and communication (preparing and/or editing reports, briefing Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and division management, and making presentations internally and before other agencies).
Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s); resumes are optional. Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 517038
Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 517035
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
Note: No preference is given to applicants at any particular location. Please only apply to multiple locations if you are undecided about your preferred location.
This position requires travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-517019
Position #(s):
680-327-3504-005
Working Title:
Rates Analysis Supervisor
Classification:
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
$12,562.00 - $15,724.00
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Energy Division/ Electric Rates Branch/ Rates Analysis Section:
The Energy Division develops and administers innovative energy policies and programs to serve the public interest and advise the by providing objective and expert analyses that promote reliable, safe, and environmentally sound energy services at reasonable rates for the people of California.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.
Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities.
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Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.
Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:
Describe a project or assignment where you exercised critical thinking and reasoning skills to support a decision-making process. Please include how you communicated with decision-makers.
Describe your experience with team leadership (i.e., ability to motivate a team to work collaboratively toward a common goal; ability to train staff).
Describe a project or assignment where you used quantitative and/or data analysis skills to form a policy recommendation.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Project management experience (e.g., planning a project, setting and keeping deadlines and milestones, etc.).
Familiarity with electric rate design, including dynamic electric rates, time-of-use rates, and rate issues related to large electric loads.
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