Senior Transportation Regulatory Policy Lead

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

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