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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

The Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program Manager to join its Communications and Water Policy (CWP) Branch.

Under the direction of the Public Advocates Office Deputy Director, Water and Communications Policy, the incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating all activities of the CWP Branch. This senior leadership position directs and guides the Division’s analyses and advocacy on complex and major regulatory, policy issues related to communications, including broadband, voice, universal service, public purpose programs, and mergers and acquisitions. The CWP Branch provides additional support to the Division's Water Branch by performing analysis of water-related issues. Finally, the CWP Branch supports the spatial analysis (Geographic Information Systems) needs of other branches in the Division. The Program Manager is responsible for overall program planning, managing the performance and supervising the work of CWP’s program and project supervisors and staff, controlling the quality of work performed by the Branch, and coordinating with other Cal Advocates branches. This position is responsible for overseeing staff assignments and workload, the preparation of reports, briefs, testimony and formal pleadings; ensuring work product quality; advising Cal Advocates senior management on complex and controversial policy issues; addressing staff development and performance, including training, personnel selection, and personnel actions; representing Cal Advocates in legislative and ex parte activities, and responding to press inquiries; and, performing administrative duties, such as budget oversight and planning, contract management, website content.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 448594 

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR

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:

1. Describe your experience in supervision and leadership, including leading project teams in policy or program development, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, implementing progressive disciplinary actions, and addressing grievances and complaints.
2. Describe your experience leading and participating in strategic planning, establishing goals, objectives and priorities, and organizing and executing actions consistent with priorities. 
3. Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations involving complex policy and technical issues. 

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