Program & Project 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 direction of the Program Manager, the incumbent will supervise the work of multi-disciplinary staff within a designated utility program section performing a variety of complex analytical duties related to policies, economics, finance, compliance evaluations, and other technical assignments in connection with energy, communications, water and sewer, and transportation industries. The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Supervise, plan, and coordinate activities of a section, consisting of multi-disciplinary staff responsible for designated utility program, which includes but not limited to preparing work plans and audit planning documents, monitoring of budgets and project milestones, facilitating completion of audit field work at worksite, and developing audit reports and documents as required by auditing standards.

2. Plan and supervise work on complex technical assignments simultaneously, provide accurate status reports, and monitor section work products and deliverables in order to meet internal and external deadlines.

3. Facilitate the development of appropriate solutions and methodologies outlining objectives, audits scopes, methodologies, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and conclusions to assess utility companies’ compliance with regulatory and policy requirements. Conduct and/or oversee complex legislative bill analyses of utility-related bills to evaluate the effects and/or potential fiscal impact due to proposed legislation or amendment to current law and provide recommendations to management on appropriate course of action.

4. Routinely plan, supervise, and monitor the preparation of written technical reports that present in depth research, analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations on complex and controversial assignments that evaluate utility companies’ compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements and that may require active participation in hearings and/or meetings.

5. Develop and present findings and recommendations on complex utility laws, rules, regulations, and policies by corresponding directly with utilities, CPUC decision-makers, and external parties.

6. Represent the division by orally presenting ideas, research, analyses, findings, and recommendations to Commissioners, Advisors, Executive Director, and other stakeholders. Plan and coordinate studies, projects, and trainings for the division in order to share industry knowledge and expertise with others. Represent the division at intra-agency and inter-agency conferences, workshops, public meetings to share expertise and/or gain additional utility industry knowledge.

7. Directly correspond with and advise utility companies, CPUC decision-makers, and staff members on complex utility policy, economics, finance, and compliance related issues stemmed from or related to financial, compliance, and performances audits of utility companies.

8. Supervise the development of comprehensive corresponding policies for the Commission to guide public utilities on their accounting and reporting practices for the purposes of setting reasonable utility rates for California consumers. Routinely communicate with executive management at the utilities, CPUC divisions, and other stakeholders to gain an understanding of utility companies’ implementation of various complex programs the CPUC oversees.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is posted at multiple headquarters locations, but the posting is for the same position, and applicants should choose the headquarters location to apply for that is closest to their residence.

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

• Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 532707. 

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

This position require 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

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 three pages.

Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed (1–4). Provide separate responses for each of the four questions.

Please write your SOQ to address the following four questions:

1. Describe and provide examples of your experience planning, organizing, and directing the work of multi-disciplinary professional staff to achieve set objectives and meet internal and external deadlines.
2. Describe and provide examples of your experience preparing comprehensive technical written reports.
   
3. Describe and provide examples of your experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining positive working relationships with team members.
   
4. Describe and provide examples of your experience conducting technical research, analyzing technical data, developing conclusions and recommendations, and implementing policy recommendations.
   

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.

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.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.