PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel required

Job summary

The Public Utilities Commission in California seeks a Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst (PURA III) to conduct technical, policy, and economic analyses and communicate findings to support local communities' broadband access, affordability, and digital equity.

This hybrid, statewide role engages with local governments and other public entities, requires travel, and offers a platform to influence broadband programs while collaborating with a policy and technical team.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for PURA III classification or ability to gain eligibility.
• Ability to work in hybrid telework and travel as required.
• Experience with policy analysis and public communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical, policy and economic analyses to support broadband programs.
• Engage with local governments and other public entities to assess broadband infrastructure needs.
• Communicate findings about broadband programs to government entities, businesses and the public.
• Lead outreach efforts through in-person and virtual meetings.

Skills

Public communications

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Posting: Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst

Public Utilities Commission

JC-531704 - Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst

$7,980.00 - $9,994.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026

Job Description and Duties

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 Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst (PURA) level III to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

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

Consider meaningful work with California communities to address broadband Internet access, affordability, and digital equity needs. Communications skills are highly valued.

The Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst will conduct technical, policy, and economic analysis, and communicate about them, to support local communities to engage with broadband Internet access programs.

Under the direction of the Program & Project Supervisor, the Caseworker Policy Analyst (PURA III) will work with policy and technical team members to engage with local governments, and other public entities to assess the need for broadband infrastructure to provide Internet and data services in California.

The Caseworker Policy Analyst will conduct technical, policy, economic and other analyses in support of outreach efforts, through public in-person and virtual meetings, including communicating information about broadband programs to government entities, businesses, non‑profits, the public and service providers.

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

Working Conditions

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

• San Francisco location, please apply to JC#531620
• Sacramento location, please apply to JC#531701

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

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

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III

PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST III $7,980.00 - $9,994.00

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.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Communications Division/Broadband Regional Initiatives :

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working as a field representative involving complex and and/or controversial intergovernmental negotiations and/or coordinating the work of representatives of various governmental agencies on large projects.
• Experience working in the fields of telecommunications or broadband.
• Experience producing/writing public communications such as white papers, web pages, social media posts, reports.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Reasonable Accommodations and EEO Contact

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Contact Information

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

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.