California Public Utilities Commission
Supervisor, Utility Costs and Compliance
California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Supervisor, Utility Costs and Compliance
role at
California Public Utilities Commission . Location: San Francisco County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Salary and Benefits
Base pay range:
$12,562.00 - $15,724.00
per month. The posting specifies that new state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or minimum of the alternate range when applicable. California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Department Information
The Energy Division / Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch / Utility Costs and Compliance Section advises CPUC’s administrative law judges and Commissioners on proceedings addressing utility capital expenditures, operating costs, debt and equity financing, and rate of return for utility infrastructure investments and operations. The section analyzes utility funding requests to provide analyses and recommendations. Job duties include supervision (hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, training), organization (planning and prioritization, resource management), policy development (fact-based analysis to justify changes), and communication (reports, briefings to judges, Commissioners, and management). Responsibilities
Provide advisory support to Commission decision-makers on electric general rate cases and other proceedings examining utility capital expenditure and annual operating costs requests. Review and recommend action on vice letter requests from the utility in compliance with prior Commission orders. Collaborate with auditors to evaluate utility expenditures; work with a team of energy analysts and engineers to review and analyze funding requests and provide appropriate recommendations. Supervise staff (hiring, assigning work, evaluating outputs, conducting employee evaluations, and training) and manage section planning, prioritization, and resource allocation. Develop policies using staff input and analysis to justify short- and long-term changes; prepare and edit reports and present information to Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and division management. Maintain technical knowledge of electric utility cost-of-service principles, ratemaking policy and procedures, and familiarity with utility accounting practices. Qualifications and Requirements
The position requires relevant experience in electric utility cost-of-service concepts, regulatory accounting, and ratemaking. Prior experience in or with CPUC energy policy is a plus. Application and examination process: STD 678 form (or CalCareer electronic application) is used to determine qualifications. Resumes are optional, but applicants should clearly describe all relevant experience in the STD 678 fields. The examination is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. Special Requirements: Prepare and submit an SOQ with responses to three questions, no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. SOQs will be evaluated and competitive applicants will be invited to interview. See the Work4CA guide for guidance. If education is used to meet qualifications, submit transcripts or diploma; official transcripts required prior to appointment. Foreign credentials may require evaluation for United States equivalency. For helpful guidance on applying: CalCareer Account is recommended; online applications are processed faster. If submitting education to meet qualifications, include transcripts; hard copies may be required later. The STD 678 must include dates, duties, and supervisor contact information; resumes cannot replace the STD 678. Special Instructions and How to Apply
Final Filing Date: 10/23/2025. Applications may be submitted electronically at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Alternatively, mailed or hand-delivered applications may be sent to: Public Utilities Commission, Human Resources Division, 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008, San Francisco, CA 94102. If applying electronically, ensure all required documents are included: Current STD 678 or electronic application with complete experience and education. Resume (required). Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Reasonable accommodations for the interview process may be requested. For EEO accommodations, contact the listed EEO contact in the posting. Other Information
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Per the posting, a single vacancy is currently listed.
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Supervisor, Utility Costs and Compliance
role at
California Public Utilities Commission . Location: San Francisco County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Salary and Benefits
Base pay range:
$12,562.00 - $15,724.00
per month. The posting specifies that new state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or minimum of the alternate range when applicable. California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Department Information
The Energy Division / Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch / Utility Costs and Compliance Section advises CPUC’s administrative law judges and Commissioners on proceedings addressing utility capital expenditures, operating costs, debt and equity financing, and rate of return for utility infrastructure investments and operations. The section analyzes utility funding requests to provide analyses and recommendations. Job duties include supervision (hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, training), organization (planning and prioritization, resource management), policy development (fact-based analysis to justify changes), and communication (reports, briefings to judges, Commissioners, and management). Responsibilities
Provide advisory support to Commission decision-makers on electric general rate cases and other proceedings examining utility capital expenditure and annual operating costs requests. Review and recommend action on vice letter requests from the utility in compliance with prior Commission orders. Collaborate with auditors to evaluate utility expenditures; work with a team of energy analysts and engineers to review and analyze funding requests and provide appropriate recommendations. Supervise staff (hiring, assigning work, evaluating outputs, conducting employee evaluations, and training) and manage section planning, prioritization, and resource allocation. Develop policies using staff input and analysis to justify short- and long-term changes; prepare and edit reports and present information to Administrative Law Judges, Commissioners, and division management. Maintain technical knowledge of electric utility cost-of-service principles, ratemaking policy and procedures, and familiarity with utility accounting practices. Qualifications and Requirements
The position requires relevant experience in electric utility cost-of-service concepts, regulatory accounting, and ratemaking. Prior experience in or with CPUC energy policy is a plus. Application and examination process: STD 678 form (or CalCareer electronic application) is used to determine qualifications. Resumes are optional, but applicants should clearly describe all relevant experience in the STD 678 fields. The examination is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. Special Requirements: Prepare and submit an SOQ with responses to three questions, no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. SOQs will be evaluated and competitive applicants will be invited to interview. See the Work4CA guide for guidance. If education is used to meet qualifications, submit transcripts or diploma; official transcripts required prior to appointment. Foreign credentials may require evaluation for United States equivalency. For helpful guidance on applying: CalCareer Account is recommended; online applications are processed faster. If submitting education to meet qualifications, include transcripts; hard copies may be required later. The STD 678 must include dates, duties, and supervisor contact information; resumes cannot replace the STD 678. Special Instructions and How to Apply
Final Filing Date: 10/23/2025. Applications may be submitted electronically at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Alternatively, mailed or hand-delivered applications may be sent to: Public Utilities Commission, Human Resources Division, 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008, San Francisco, CA 94102. If applying electronically, ensure all required documents are included: Current STD 678 or electronic application with complete experience and education. Resume (required). Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Reasonable accommodations for the interview process may be requested. For EEO accommodations, contact the listed EEO contact in the posting. Other Information
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Per the posting, a single vacancy is currently listed.
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