Rate Discounts Supervisor

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

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the  Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process.  Click here 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. 

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Rate Discounts Section Program and Project Supervisor will help build and lead a multi-disciplinary team of analysts tasked with developing new tools to facilitate and simplify enrollment in CPUC-jurisdictional rate discounts and programs, as well as improve the affordability of residential rate design, thus supporting California's clean energy, environmental, and equity goals. The Supervisor will build and lead a new team working on the development of new and streamlined income-verification systems to support income verification for income-graduated fixed charges and concurrent enrollment in low-income assistance rates, tariffs, and programs. The Supervisor will also have responsibility for supervising analysts supporting formal CPUC proceedings setting low-income rate assistance for electric and gas utility customers, among other programs and pilots meant to assist low-income customers, and supporting the state's Low Income Advisory Board. The Supervisor will take the lead in briefing Commissioners and other State Agencies, responding to requests from the State Legislature and Governor's office, and working directly with CPUC senior management and Administrative Law Judges.

The position also requires the ability to learn and understand current and past policy and program implementation in the relevant subject matter area. The position requires a candidate with the skills to facilitate broad and diverse stakeholder forums, that has attention to detail, and can bring creative problem solving to develop innovative policy solutions. Successful candidates will be able to proactively anticipate risks and challenges and identify gaps and inconsistencies in performance and have a drive to ensure the successful design and implementation of CPUC policies and programs.

The Program and Project Supervisor will also contribute their broad and strategic perspective through collaboration across CPUC divisions and with other State agencies, to help meet state and commission goals.

Please note, 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).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations

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

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 534581
• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 534546

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

This position require travel.

Special Requirements

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:

• Leadership and management: Experience in hiring, assigning work, staff training, performance management, planning the work of the section, setting priorities, and ensuring sufficient resources are available to achieve the section’s goals.
• Policy development: Experience in utilizing staff to develop facts and quantitative analysis to justify short- and long-term policy changes.
• Communication: Experience with preparing and/or editing reports, briefing Administrative Law Judges and Commissioners, making presentations before other agencies.
• Technical expertise: experience with developing a deep understanding of the work areas in the section, including program design and administration, cost recovery and rate design.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and expertise in rate discount programs.

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.
• Other -

  Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.