PURA IV

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

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission (Rail Safety Division) seeks a Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV to conduct technical analyses and prepare investigations and reports on railroad safety matters. The role requires navigating complex regulatory issues and contributing to policy decisions for state rail safety programs.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework, a formal SOQ requirement, and a path to advanced regulatory duties within ROSB.

Qualifications

• Must have valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• Submit a narrative Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with specific examples of training, experience, and education.
• SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and between two pages.

Responsibilities

• Conducts moderately complex incident, policy, and technical analyses and research on railroad safety matters.
• Independently prepares or contributes to technical reports, audits, testimony, and legislative analysis.
• Advises ROSB management on regulatory updates affecting railroad companies regulated by the CPUC.

Job description

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

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Rail Safety Division/Rail Operations Safety Branch (ROSB)

The mission of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) is to diligently strive to inspire safe and reliable rail transportation in California by promoting and enforcing railroad, rail crossing and rail transit safety; and by improving or establishing a positive rail safety culture therein, through our inspection and enforcement efforts and our resolve to look beyond the regulations. RSD strives to enforce state and federal laws, regulations, orders, and directives relating proactively and effectively to transportation of persons or commodities by rail. RSD is comprised of the Railroad Operations Safety Branch (ROSB), Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch (RCEB), and Rail Transit Safety Branch (RTSB).

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor (PPS), the PURA IV conducts moderately complex incident, policy, and technical analyses and research on railroad freight and passenger safety matters. The PURA IV independently prepares or contributes to technical and investigative reports, audits, testimony, legislative analysis, and procedures. Advises ROSB management regarding legislative, regulatory and industry updates or changes that involve railroad companies regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

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 - Narrative is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.