PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

State of California•San Francisco, CA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

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". 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. The CPUC's Energy Division develops and administers energy- and climate-related policy and programs for the world's fourth largest economy. Branch Managers in Energy Division oversee three or more sections that focus on different energy resources (e.g., customer generation or demand response) or that cut across different resources (e.g., gas policy or CEQA permitting). Under the general direction of the Division Deputy Executive Director and Division Directors, this Branch Manager position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all activities of the newly established Electric Rates Branch. The Branch Manager position is a major leadership role within Energy Division, tasked with strategically guiding the work of the program and project supervisors as well as analysts and engineers. The Electric Rates Branch is responsible for policy development related to electric rate design in investor-owned-utility territories, including advanced dynamic rate design, time-of-use rates, and low-income rate programs including CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) and FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance). The Electric Rates Branch also oversees implementation of income-graduated fixed charges and rate issues related to industrial process heat recovery. The Branch Manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the Branch, as well as representing the Division and the Commission in various settings including interagency meetings, interdivisional meetings, legislative briefings, and technical conferences. This Branch Manager position directly supervises the work of three supervisors and their sections, coordinates the Branch's work with other Energy Division branches and other Commission divisions, as necessary, and actively participates as a member of Energy Division's management team. The Branch Manager's primary responsibilities include providing leadership and technical input on Branch activities; working closely with Section supervisors to oversee Branch activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload; work product review, including ensuring policy consistency and work product quality; staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring and promoting, employee reviews, and discipline; and general administrative duties for the Branch and Division. The branch provides analytical and policy support to the Commission, decision-makers, and other Energy Division teams on policies related to electric rate design and implementation. 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); resumes are optional. 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 Duty Statement.

Requirements

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.
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.
Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored.
The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.
Describe your experience related to systems thinking, strategic planning, establishing goals, objectives and priorities; organizing and executing around priorities; development of work plans for the completion of policy priorities, statutory mandates, and organizational development.
Describe your supervisory and leadership experience, including managing, staff development and training, and progressive disciplinary actions.
Describe your experience and proficiency in developing written work products (reports or other documents) with multiple contributors and making presentations - formally to large groups and/or informally to smaller groups (e.g., organizational leaders, managers, colleagues).
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.
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see "Special Requirements" for instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience related to systems thinking, strategic planning, establishing goals, objectives and priorities; organizing and executing around priorities; development of work plans for the completion of policy priorities, statutory mandates, and organizational development.
Supervisory and leadership experience, including managing, staff development and training, and progressive disciplinary actions.
Experience and proficiency in developing written work products (reports or other documents) with multiple contributors and making presentations - formally to large groups and/or informally to smaller groups (e.g., organizational leaders, managers, colleagues).

Responsibilities

planning, organizing, and managing all activities of the newly established Electric Rates Branch
strategically guiding the work of the program and project supervisors as well as analysts and engineers
coordinating the work of the Branch
representing the Division and the Commission in various settings including interagency meetings, interdivisional meetings, legislative briefings, and technical conferences
directly supervises the work of three supervisors and their sections
coordinates the Branch's work with other Energy Division branches and other Commission divisions, as necessary
actively participates as a member of Energy Division's management team
providing leadership and technical input on Branch activities
working closely with Section supervisors to oversee Branch activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload
work product review, including ensuring policy consistency and work product quality
staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring and promoting, employee reviews, and discipline
general administrative duties for the Branch and Division
provides analytical and policy support to the Commission, decision-makers, and other Energy Division teams on policies related to electric rate design and implementation