What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V position at Public Utilities Commission?
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The Transportation Enforcement Branch investigates possible violations of the Public Utilities Code, Commission regulations, and other California statutes involving passenger transportation carriers, which include transportation network companies, limousines, buses, and ferries. The Transportation Enforcement Branch investigates, researches, identifies, analyzes critical enforcement issues, testifies in formal proceedings, issues citations, and may develop appropriate recommendations as to settlements and penalty determinations. Under the supervision of a Program and Project Supervisor, the PURA V conducts complex economic, policy, and/or technical analyses and research on passenger transportation matters.
- Investigates alleged violations of the Public Utilities Code, Commission regulations and other federal, state, and local laws for all jurisdictional carriers and takes appropriate enforcement action.
- Conducts extensive research and complex analysis related to passenger transportation/vessel carrier activities statewide. Prepares reports based on analysis with recommendations.
- Conduct extensive complex economic, financial, policy, legislative and/or technical analyses, research, investigations and/or audits related to passenger/vessel transportation, using a variety of methods, qualitative information and quantitative skills and prepare and present appropriate recommendations to management.
- Participates in or leads joint field operations and surveillance activities with local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies.
- Serves as Transportation and Enforcement Branch (TEB) team lead for formal Commission investigations and proceedings including Order Instituting Investigations, Orders to Show Cause and Rulemakings.
- Serves as the investigative subject matter expert and trains lower-level investigators per the standard operation procedures.
- Leads workshops, presents at CPUC meetings, and represent TEB at transportation-related conferences, Town Hall Meetings, and other venues as assigned.
- Leads coordination with CPED’s Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch, Legal Division, and other regulatory agencies.
- Conducts research and analysis into current or emerging trends in the passenger transportation industry and prepares monthly management reports.
- Prepares periodic Risk Management reports to inform management's operational decision making.
- Manages all risk-related processes, including gathering, evaluating and reporting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a statewide recruitment. This position can be filled in the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco or Los Angeles. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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.
Department Information
Consumer Protection and Enforcement (CPED)/ Transportation Enforcement Branch/Field Enforcement Section
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Driver's License is required.
Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively; utilize a variety of analytical and research techniques to resolve complex problems.
- Experience with consulting and/or advise Commissioners, top management and other interested parties on a wide range of issues relating to public utilities and/or transportation regulations.
- Experience in project management, team leadership, and/or experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of others.
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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience leading workshops or public events.
- Experience investigating complex cases involving fraud and/or consumer protection or enforcing or applying California Public Utilities Codes, Commission General Orders and Rules of Practice and Procedure.
- Experience working with attorneys on litigation strategy, settlements, and/or dispute resolution/arbitration.
- Minimum of two (2) years in a transportation industry, consumer protection, or safety-related industries.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in analysis of complex data-driven projects and written reports.
Benefits
Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition Unit
(916) 597-5683
cpucrecruiter@cpuc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Shirley Lei
(415) 703-2447
shirley.lei@cpuc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-5799
ReasonableAccommodation@cpuc.ca.gov
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