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The Energy Cost of Service and Natural Gas (ECOSNG) Branch, within the Public Advocates Office, is comprised of four sections – Revenue Requirements Section, Operational Costs Section, Natural Gas Section, and Regulatory Cost Analysis Section. ECOSNG is responsible for representing ratepayer interests in proceedings involving energy general rate cases, reasonableness reviews, utility audits, utility mergers, purchases and sales of utility assets, cost of capital, natural gas procurement and policy, natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure, natural gas cost allocation and California natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline safety. ECOSNG is seeking a Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) to supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Operational Costs 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 ECOSNG Program Manager, the PPS directly supervises the work of the Operational Costs Section staff, organizing and directing the work of professional staff consisting of engineers and analysts. The PPS' primary responsibilities include providing program and policy direction, assigning and reviewing staff work product, including overseeing the preparation of staff reports, briefs, testimony, and comments in formal CPUC proceedings; reviewing staff work product 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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:
Describe your experience planning, organizing, coordinating, leading, and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams on challenging and controversial projects.
Describe your experience serving as an expert witness in Commission proceedings or other applicable venues and supervising the work and formal testimony of others.
Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations involving complex policy and technical issues.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.