CEQA - Senior Project Manager

Job Description and Duties

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 to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. to open the examination bulletin. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

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.

Would you like to help California expand high-speed Internet access? Do you have a strong interest in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or energy planning issues? If so, the CEQA-FERC Branch in the Energy Division is looking for you!

The Infrastructure Planning and CEQA Section in the CEQA-FERC Branch plays an important role in reviewing telecommunication projects throughout the State and is responsible for the development of environmental documents in accordance with CEQA and overseeing projects in construction. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is tasked to ensure telecommunication infrastructure complies with CEQA but also provides permitting services to the whole CPUC and supports energy and rail projects as well. This provides staff the opportunity to diversify their professional portfolios by having a variety of projects and permitting challenges. This position primarily supports telecommunications infrastructure.

Under general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, incumbent will have lead responsibility in conducting complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, telecommunication facilities, and rail projects. This also includes, but is not limited to, managing the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and related processes. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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

Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 527186
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 527187

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

This position requires travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.

1. Describe your knowledge and expertise managing the California Environmental Quality Act and/or the National Environmental Policy Act reviews and experience managing complex projects.
2. Describe your technical or economic skills, education and/or experience in the environmental, energy, and/or telecommunications space.
3. Describe your experience providing workshop and public meeting facilitation and ability to manage controversial meetings.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

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 

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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience managing complex projects dealing with communications or infrastructure projects, including managing within budget, establishing schedules, and producing timely deliverables.

Benefits

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.