California Public Utilities Commission
Program Manager, Public Utilities Commission - Energy Cost of Service & Natural
California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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
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The Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program Manager to lead its Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas Branch. Under the general direction of the Public Advocates Office Assistant Deputy Director of Energy, the incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating all activities of the Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas Branch. This senior leadership position directs and guides the Division’s analyses and advocacy on complex and major regulatory and policy issues, responsible for representing ratepayer interests in energy proceedings involving general rate cases, cost of capital, securitization, sales of utility assets, Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) recovery, Wildfire Mitigation Reasonableness Reviews, utility financing, electrification cost recovery, and nuclear decommissioning. The Branch also focuses on natural gas procurement and policy, gas cost incentive mechanisms, purchased gas costs, long-term gas system planning, gas natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure, and natural gas cost allocation and rate design. 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 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. 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
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. 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. For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Application Requirements
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
https://www.naces.org . 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. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/16/2024
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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. Job Description
The Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program Manager to lead its Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas Branch. Under the general direction of the Public Advocates Office Assistant Deputy Director of Energy, the incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating all activities of the Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas Branch. This senior leadership position directs and guides the Division’s analyses and advocacy on complex and major regulatory and policy issues, responsible for representing ratepayer interests in energy proceedings involving general rate cases, cost of capital, securitization, sales of utility assets, Catastrophic Event Memorandum Account (CEMA) recovery, Wildfire Mitigation Reasonableness Reviews, utility financing, electrification cost recovery, and nuclear decommissioning. The Branch also focuses on natural gas procurement and policy, gas cost incentive mechanisms, purchased gas costs, long-term gas system planning, gas natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure, and natural gas cost allocation and rate design. 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 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. 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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
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. 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. For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Application Requirements
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
https://www.naces.org . 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. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/16/2024
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