Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV to lead policy development and oversee programs regulating transportation charter-party carriers, passenger stage corporations, and vessel common carriers in California.

Based in the Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch (TLAB), the role involves advising on complex regulatory matters, drafting formal decisions, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on policy development, regulatory issues, legislation, and strategic initiatives impacting the transportation sector.
• Assist in drafting formal Commission decisions and orders, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Support management in the planning, coordination, and oversight of subprograms including but not limited to: customer service, website management, insurance, vehicle safety, user fees, Public Records Act requests, controlled substance and alcohol testing, and database operations
• Review work products to ensure alignment with policies and standards and promote consistency and quality in program delivery as well as develop written policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Engage with internal stakeholders such as Commissioners, Transportation Enforcement, and the Administrative Services Division as well as external stakeholders including transportation companies, insurance providers, government agencies, drug and alcohol testing providers, and the general public to address transportation-related matters as well as coordinate with agencies such as the California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Highway Patrol, and California airport authorities on regulatory issues and joint activities

Job description

Working Title: Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV

Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV

$8,766.00 - $10,973.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division (CPED) /Transportation Licensing & Analysis Branch (TLAB)

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

Job Description And Duties

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV to lead policy development and help to oversee program implementation for the regulation of transportation charter-party carriers (TCPs), passenger stage corporations (PSCs), and vessel common carriers (VCCs) in California.

This role sits within the CPUC's Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch (TLAB) which regulates for-hire transportation companies, common carriers, transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, and AV passenger service providers including Waymo. The position is a policy and program implementation role: you will help to develop policy as well as implement existing programs related to the permitting of transportation companies.

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS), the incumbent serves in a lead capacity advising management and Commissioners on complex transportation matters. The incumbent provides expert guidance on policy development, regulatory issues, legislation, and strategic initiatives impacting the transportation sector.

The incumbent assists in drafting formal Commission decisions and orders, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

The incumbent supports management in the planning, coordination, and oversight of key Transportation Operations and Programs subprograms. These subprograms include, but are not limited to: customer service, website management, insurance, vehicle safety, user fees, Public Records Act requests, controlled substance and alcohol testing, and database operations. The incumbent reviews work products in the Transportation Operations and Programs Section to ensure alignment with policies and standards, and promotes consistency and quality in program delivery. The incumbent also develops written policies, procedures, and guidance documents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on policy development, regulatory issues, legislation, and strategic initiatives impacting the transportation sector.
• Assist in drafting formal Commission decisions and orders, ensuring clarity and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Support management in the planning, coordination, and oversight of subprograms including but not limited to: customer service, website management, insurance, vehicle safety, user fees, Public Records Act requests, controlled substance and alcohol testing, and database operations
• Review work products to ensure alignment with policies and standards and promote consistency and quality in program delivery as well as develop written policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Engage with internal stakeholders such as Commissioners, Transportation Enforcement, and the Administrative Services Division as well as external stakeholders including transportation companies, insurance providers, government agencies, drug and alcohol testing providers, and the general public to address transportation-related matters as well as coordinate with agencies such as the California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Highway Patrol, and California airport authorities on regulatory issues and joint activities

Special Requirements

Authenticity of Application Materials

Application materials must reflect your own knowledge, experience, and qualifications in your own words. Generic or templatized responses that do not address the specific requirements of this position, or that appear to misrepresent your qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process. Reviewers are specifically evaluating whether your responses demonstrate direct, personal familiarity with the work described.

Resume

Please submit a resume. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The resume should be no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and not exceed two typewritten pages. Place your name and job control number JC- 532876 in the header. Include your education and work history in reverse chronological order with bulleted descriptions of your relevant experience. Your resume will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.

Please submit a cover letter. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The cover letter should be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and not exceed one typewritten page. Use a standard letter format of your choosing. Place your name and job control JC-532876 number in the header. The cover letter should, in your own words, briefly introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in this specific position, including your interest in transportation, public service, informing policy or regulatory decisions, and implementing programs. Explain what in your background makes this combination of policy work and program implementation a good fit. Your cover letter will be scored based on the specificity and relevance of your response, demonstrated interest in the role, and writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.

SOQ

Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Read and follow the instructions carefully. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, no more than two typewritten pages, and organized in the order described below. Place your name and job control number JC-532876 in the header. Number sections according to the questions listed below. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.

Your SOQ will be scored for writing quality and for the specificity, depth, and applicability of your experience to the areas below. Reviewers are looking for clear evidence of your personal contributions rather than only describing the work of a team. Note that unnumbered introductory paragraphs to the SOQ are unnecessary and will not be scored for content.

• Describe a situation in which you provided expert analysis or policy guidance on a complex regulatory, legal, or programmatic issue. In your response, explain the problem, the analytical methods you used, how you communicated your recommendations to leadership or external stakeholders, and the outcome.
• Describe your experience communicating with external stakeholders such as members of the public, industry representatives, or government agencies. Provide a specific example that highlights how you effectively responded to a request or inquiry and ensured clear, professional communication.
• Explain your experience reviewing, developing, or improving policies, procedures, or program processes. Include details on how you ensured consistency, quality, or compliance; how you collaborated with other teams or external partners; and how you approached training or guidance for staff, if applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/2/2026

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.
• Other - Cover Letter is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.