Wildfire Safety & Utilities Program Lead (Hybrid)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Program and Project Supervisor for the Public Advocates Office in Sacramento. The role leads a team of utilities engineers and regulatory analysts, supervising investigations, analyses, and recommendations in safety proceedings and related forums.

Hybrid work is offered with telework options; final filing is 10/5/2026. Salary ranges from $12,562 to $15,724 per month, with standard state pay rules and LEAP eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Eligibility required to apply for this vacancy.
• LEAP option available as an alternative to the standard testing process.
• Examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy; follow all instructions for each process.
• This is a hybrid position that requires reporting to headquarter at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff of utilities engineers and regulatory analysts in safety proceedings.
• Under the general direction of the Program Manager of Public Advocates Office’s Safety Branch, oversees investigations and analyses.

Job description

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Program and Project Supervisor for the Public Advocates Office in Sacramento. The role leads a team of utilities engineers and regulatory analysts, supervising investigations, analyses, and recommendations in safety proceedings and related forums.

Hybrid work is offered with telework options; final filing is 10/5/2026. Salary ranges from $12,562 to $15,724 per month, with standard state pay rules and LEAP eligibility where applicable.