Supervisor (JC-528675)

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Program and Project Supervisor in the Public Advocates Office to supervise the Procurement Cost Recovery Section and coordinate with other sections. This hybrid, permanent, full-time role directs analysis, policy development, and staff coordination across electricity planning and procurement policy.

Under the EPP Program Manager, the PPS supervises staff, reviews work products, and contributes to budgeting, contracts, and leadership discussions

Qualifications

• SOQ requirements include addressing three questions on supervision and leadership, goal setting and prioritization, and negotiations on complex policy and technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Procurement Cost Recovery Section staff and coordinate activities with other sections and divisions.
• Review staff work products for policy consistency and quality; prepare staff reports, briefs, testimony, and comments in CPUC proceedings.
• Assist in budget oversight, contract management, website content, and attendance at management meetings, workshops, and related forums.

Job description

Classification: PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00

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

Public Advocates Office/ Electricity Planning & Policy/ Procurement Cost Recovery:

The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocates Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels, and the state's environmental goals. The Electricity Planning and Policy Branch (EPP) has primary responsibility for activities in electricity planning, procurement policy, and climate change initiatives. The Procurement Cost Recovery Section focuses on energy procurement cost allocation and policy issues.

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

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

Job Description And Duties

The Electricity Planning and Policy (EPP) Branch is seeking a Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) to supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Procurement Cost Recovery Section. This leadership position in the Branch directs and guides the Public Advocates Office's analysis and advocacy on complex and major regulatory, policy and program issues.

Under the general direction of the EPP Program Manager, the PPS directly supervises the work of the Procurement Cost Recovery Section staff, coordinates the Section's work with other sections and branches and Commission divisions as necessary, and actively participates as a member of the Public Advocates Office management team. Primary responsibilities include supervising Section activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload; work product review, including overseeing the preparation of staff reports, briefs, testimony, and comments in formal CPUC proceedings; reviewing staff work products for policy consistency, accuracy and work product quality; evaluating and advising Public Advocates Office management on complex, high profile, and controversial issues with implications for ratepayer costs. The PPS' responsibilities also include staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring and promoting, employee reviews, and any necessary disciplinary action; providing technical expertise and input on Section activities; and conducting general administrative duties such as budget oversight, tracking and planning, contract management, website content, and attendance at management meetings, workshops and other forums for the Section, and/or the Branch and organization.

Special Requirements

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:

• Describe your experience in supervision and leadership, including leading project teams or program development.
• Describe your experience establishing goals and priorities, and organizing and executing actions consistent with these priorities.
• Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations involving complex policy and technical issues.