Program & Project Supervisor, PUC - Public Advocates Office/ Safety/ Wildfire Safety

California Public Utilities Commission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Program and Project Supervisor for the Wildfire Safety Section. The role entails supervising staff and ensuring safety compliance within public utility sectors while representing ratepayer interests in formal safety proceedings. Candidates should possess strong leadership qualities and relevant experience in public service. Applications must be submitted by June 4, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience as an expert witness in formal proceedings.
• Experience negotiating complex policy and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in the Wildfire Safety Section.
• Conduct investigations and develop analyses on safety issues.
• Represent ratepayer interests in safety-related proceedings.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under the general direction of the Program Manager of Public Advocates Office’s Safety Branch, the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) of the Wildfire Safety Section supervises the staff comprised of utilities engineers and regulatory analysts who conduct investigations, develop analyses, make appropriate recommendations in CPUC formal safety proceedings and other forums.

Public Advocates Office’s Safety Branch is responsible for representing ratepayer interests on safety-related issues across all industries, including general rate cases (risk assessment mitigation phase), wildfires, emergency response protocols, physical and cyber security, service restoration, and emergency preparedness and response. The Wildfire Safety Section will have primary responsibility for safety issues on wildfire and electric safety issues.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date:6/4/2025

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramentolocation, please apply to JC#479170

• San Franciscolocation, please apply to JC#479137

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, andsubject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR

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:

1. Describe your experience planning, organizing, coordinating, leading, and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams on challenging and controversial projects.
2. Describe your experience serving as an expert witness in Commission proceedings or other applicable venues and supervising the work and formal testimony of others.
3. Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations involving complex policy and technical issues.

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.

Final Filing Date:6/4/2025