Supervisor - Wholesale Electric Market Design

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Supervisor for Wholesale Electric Market Design in the Energy Division. The role provides policy, technical, and staff leadership, overseeing analyses, and coordinating with Commission leadership, utilities, and government agencies.

The position leads complex projects and represents the Division in meetings and forums. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing recommendations on energy policy, and supporting AB 825 initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, prioritize, and coordinate section activities, staff assignments, resources, and complex projects.
• Review and oversee high-quality work products including policy analyses and staff proposals.
• Provide policy and technical expertise on utility regulation and energy markets.
• Support implementation of AB 825 and related energy market initiatives with oversight.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional staff, including performance appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Working Title: Supervisor - Wholesale Electric Market Design

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

Energy Division/Electric Market Design, Resource Adequacy, and Procurement Oversight Branch/ Wholesale Electric Market Design

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Program and Project Supervisor provides policy, technical, program, and staff leadership. The position oversees complex analyses and work products, guides staff and section priorities, and works closely with Commission leadership, Commissioner offices, government agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders. The position also represents the Division in meetings, briefings, presentations, legislative and government forums, conferences, and industry meetings.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, plan, prioritize, and coordinate section activities, staff assignments, resources, and complex projects.
• Review and oversee high-quality work products, including policy analyses, memoranda, proceeding documents, legislative analyses, staff proposals, presentations, and other materials.
• Provide policy and technical expertise on utility regulation, energy markets, and related energy policy issues, and develop recommendations for management consideration.
• Support implementation of AB 825 and related energy market initiatives by providing oversight and guidance on complex policy and regulatory activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional staff, including assigning work, providing feedback, conducting performance appraisals, and supporting recruitment and employee development.
• Coordinate with Commission management, Administrative Law Judges, Commissioner offices and advisors, other divisions, utilities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Commission and Division in internal and external meetings, briefings, presentations, and professional forums.
• Participate as a member of the Division management team on policy, staffing, budget, training, human resources, information technology, and other organizational matters.
• Oversee section administrative and operational functions, including scheduling, travel and training, contracts, IT needs, website content, and work tracking.

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026