Program Manager - Public Advocates Office/ Safety Branch
California Public Utilities Commission
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Details
Posted: 08-May-25
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $14,818 - $16,831 per Month
Salary Details:
Please see the vacancy ad on CalCareers.ca.gov for exam details and special requirements. The Final Filing Date is 5/16/2025 at 11:59pm
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: (JC-477082)
Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
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 lead its Safety Branch.
Under the general direction of the Public Advocates Office Deputy Director of Energy, the incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating all activities of the Safety Branch. The Program Manager is responsible for overall program planning, managing the performance and supervising four program and project supervisors, and staff, controlling the quality of work performed by the Branch, and coordinating with other branches.
This senior leadership position directs and guides the Division’s analyses and advocacy on complex and major regulatory; policy issues related to engineering reviews and evaluations of utility safety programs. This includes the Safety Model Assessment proceeding (S-MAP), the energy utility Risk Assessment Mitigation Phase (RAMP) and related portions of the General Rate Cases (GRCs), safety culture, wildfire risk reductions, assessment of utility conduct in meeting the prudent manager standard when utilities seek ratepayer cost recovery after utility-infrastructure linked events, wildfire mitigation review, application of Geographic Information Systems and other advanced analytics tools to infrastructure and safety programs, and as needed proceedings involving electric, gas, and communications safety issues.
This position is responsible for overseeing staff assignments and workload, the preparation of reports, briefs, testimony and formal pleadings; ensuring work product quality; advising senior management on complex and controversial issues; addressing staff development and performance, including training, personnel selection, and personnel actions; representing the Public Advocates Office in legislative and ex parte activities, 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 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
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 in policy or program development, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, implementing progressive disciplinary actions, and addressing grievances and complaints.
Describe your experience leading and participating in strategic planning, establishing goals, objectives and priorities, and organizing and executing actions consistent with priorities.
Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations involving complex policy and technical issues.