Program and Project Supervisor (JC-528248)

California Public Utilities Commission; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission invites applications for the Program and Project Supervisor to lead complex broadband and infrastructure programs, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements in a hybrid work setting.

Under general direction, you will develop policies, monitor contracts, provide data-driven analysis to executive leadership, and coordinate across divisions and stakeholders to advance CPUC priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience administering complex broadband, telecommunications, or infrastructure deployment programs.
• Supervisory experience leading professional staff and managing performance.
• Experience managing programs subject to federal compliance requirements (e.g., grants, 2 CFR Part 200) and federal audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee complex programs and projects that support CPUC priorities.
• Supervise staff, manage operations, budgets, contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide policy recommendations, data‑driven analysis, and innovative solutions to executive leadership.
• Foster collaboration across divisions and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Principles of supervision, leadership

Program and project management

Strategic planning & change management

Budget development & contract grants

Risk assessment & compliance

Analytical and problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Multi-priority management

Project management & data analysis工具

Job description

Working Title: Program and Project Supervisor

Classification: PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Communications Division/ Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment/ Data Analysis & Systems:

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, executive leadership, the Program and Project Supervisor plans, organizes, directs, and oversees complex programs and projects that support the CPUC's strategic priorities. The incumbent supervises professional staff, manages program operations, develops policies and procedures, monitors budgets and contracts, and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and departmental policies.

The Program and Project Supervisor provides leadership in strategic planning, risk management, performance management, and continuous process improvement while fostering collaboration across divisions and with external stakeholders. The position serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing policy recommendations, data-driven analysis, and innovative solutions to complex organizational challenges.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Principles of supervision, leadership, and employee development.
• Program and project management methodologies.
• Strategic planning, organizational development, and change management.
• Budget development, fiscal management, contracts, and grant administration.
• Risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency using project management, collaboration, and data analysis tools.

Typical Work Environment:

• The incumbent works in a professional office or hybrid environment, frequently leading meetings, coordinating cross-functional teams, preparing executive-level reports, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, site visits, or training.

Special Requirements

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 your experience administering complex broadband, telecommunications, or infrastructure deployment programs. Include the scope and scale of the program(s), your specific role and responsibilities, and whether they operated under state, federal, or joint state-federal requirements. Provide specific examples that demonstrate how your experience has prepared you for the duties of this position.
• Describe your supervisory experience, including the size and composition of the team(s) you have led. How do you set expectations, support staff development, and address performance challenges? Provide a specific example of how you have navigated a difficult supervisory situation and what the outcome was. addressed performance or conduct issues. Provide a specific example.
• Describe your experience managing programs subject to federal compliance requirements, such as federal grants, uniform guidance (2 CFR Part 200), federal reporting, or federal oversight. Include how you have ensured your team met federal deadlines, maintained compliance documentation, and responded to federal audits, reviews, or corrective actions. Provide specific examples.

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026