PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Program Manager, Public Advisor's Office Public Utilities Commission Job No: JC-521769 Salary: $15,263.00 - $17,336.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 7/6/2026 Working Conditions Location: San Francisco (SF, SAC). This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. For Sacramento, apply to JC#521784. This position requires travel. It is a hybrid position that requires reporting to headquarters at least two days a week. Telework may be permitted under California Government Code Section 14200. Description The Public Advisor’s Office in the External Affairs Division supports the overall CPUC mission of serving the public interest by acting as a first and direct line of contact for customers and a conduit of information between the public and CPUC decision-makers. The Program Manager manages all aspects of the Public Advisor’s Office (PAO) and the Business and Community Outreach group (BCO). The PAO provides procedural information and advice to individuals and groups who want to participate in formal CPUC proceedings; keeps the CPUC informed of barriers that prevent effective public participation; facilitates public forums, hearings, and voting meetings; and provides programs and services to educate and assist the public, including special accommodations and interpreter services. BCO focuses on outreach to local stakeholders and community leaders, staffs leadership at County or City events, manages diversity grant programs, and oversees the Supplier Diversity Program and the Small Business Program. The incumbent ensures that PAO's processes are constantly updated to reflect changes in utility regulation and practice. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Desirable Qualifications Good oral and written communication skills. Experience with public meetings and giving presentations to large groups. Supervisory experience. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California