State of California
Program and Project Supervisor, PUC/ Transportation Electrification Section Supe
State of California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Posting: Transportation Electrification Section Supervisor
Public Utilities Commission
JC-470029 - Transportation Electrification Section Supervisor
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Final Filing Date: 3/21/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off 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 California Public Utilities Commission Energy Division is leading efforts to achieve the State's goals towards decarbonization and reliable, clean energy access for all. Our Transportation Electrification team, within the CPUC's Energy Division, is in search of dynamic, creative leader to steer a multi-disciplinary team towards ensuring a zero-emission vehicle future for California. This team works across all vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, buses and trucks, and every utility customer sector including residential homes, multi-family buildings, workplaces, ports and other facilities. This team leads the Commission's efforts on vehicle-grid integration, grid planning for electrification and transportation electrification policy while closely coordinating with other State agencies, utilities, environmental organizations, ratepayer advocacy organizations and other stakeholders. Under general direction for the Program Manager, the Transportation Electrification Supervisor will oversee a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, utility engineers and consultants to ensure that investor-owned utility investments in vehicle-grid integration programs and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are just, equitable, reasonable and support electric grid reliability while incentivizing electric vehicle adoption. The position requires the ability to learn and understand transportation electrification policy and program implementation issues as well as technical analysis related to distribution grid planning. Successful candidates will be able to pro-actively identify opportunities and anticipate risks and challenges broadly in this policy area as well as identify gaps in program performance and the data necessary to inform future policies. This position will coordinate electric vehicle policy with multiple other clean energy programs and planning efforts that the CPUC oversees including demand response, energy storage, integrated resources planning and interconnection policy. This position will also lead team efforts in coordination with other State agencies and stakeholder groups. A successful candidate in this position will have demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team, train and develop team members, work plan towards concrete deliverables and report out to executive management and decision makers. Specific job duties include: Supervision: hiring, assigning work, evaluating employee work products, conducting employee performance reviews and training. Planning: organizing the work of the section, work prioritization, and ensuring sufficient resources are available to achieve the section’s goals. Policy Development: identifying and guiding staff deliverables and analysis to support short and long term policy changes including public investments. 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). 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). Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Sacramento location, please apply to JC#470025 San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 470014 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position requires travel. CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Classification: PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION $12,196.00 - $15,266.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information
Energy Division/Distribution Planning Branch/ Transportation Electrification: Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team. 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. 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. 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: 3/21/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA 94102 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA 94102 Monday to Friday Except Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 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. Other - Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Familiarity with California state energy and environmental policies and regulatory processes. Technical knowledge of energy demand planning, electrical grid planning, and integrated resources planning. Knowledge of zero emissions vehicle policy and programs, technologies and procurement. Experience planning, organizing, and hosting large stakeholder meetings and workshops. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Matthew Coldwell (916) 823-4783 Matthew.Coldwell@cpuc.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Main Line (415) 703-5331 EEOConcerns@cpuc.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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.
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Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off 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 California Public Utilities Commission Energy Division is leading efforts to achieve the State's goals towards decarbonization and reliable, clean energy access for all. Our Transportation Electrification team, within the CPUC's Energy Division, is in search of dynamic, creative leader to steer a multi-disciplinary team towards ensuring a zero-emission vehicle future for California. This team works across all vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, buses and trucks, and every utility customer sector including residential homes, multi-family buildings, workplaces, ports and other facilities. This team leads the Commission's efforts on vehicle-grid integration, grid planning for electrification and transportation electrification policy while closely coordinating with other State agencies, utilities, environmental organizations, ratepayer advocacy organizations and other stakeholders. Under general direction for the Program Manager, the Transportation Electrification Supervisor will oversee a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, utility engineers and consultants to ensure that investor-owned utility investments in vehicle-grid integration programs and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are just, equitable, reasonable and support electric grid reliability while incentivizing electric vehicle adoption. The position requires the ability to learn and understand transportation electrification policy and program implementation issues as well as technical analysis related to distribution grid planning. Successful candidates will be able to pro-actively identify opportunities and anticipate risks and challenges broadly in this policy area as well as identify gaps in program performance and the data necessary to inform future policies. This position will coordinate electric vehicle policy with multiple other clean energy programs and planning efforts that the CPUC oversees including demand response, energy storage, integrated resources planning and interconnection policy. This position will also lead team efforts in coordination with other State agencies and stakeholder groups. A successful candidate in this position will have demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team, train and develop team members, work plan towards concrete deliverables and report out to executive management and decision makers. Specific job duties include: Supervision: hiring, assigning work, evaluating employee work products, conducting employee performance reviews and training. Planning: organizing the work of the section, work prioritization, and ensuring sufficient resources are available to achieve the section’s goals. Policy Development: identifying and guiding staff deliverables and analysis to support short and long term policy changes including public investments. 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). 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). Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position. Sacramento location, please apply to JC#470025 San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 470014 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work. This position requires travel. CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Classification: PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION $12,196.00 - $15,266.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information
Energy Division/Distribution Planning Branch/ Transportation Electrification: Please visit Energy Division's recruitment page located here: Energy-Division-Recruiting for further job opportunities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team. 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. 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. 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: 3/21/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA 94102 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources Division 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA 94102 Monday to Friday Except Holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 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. Other - Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Familiarity with California state energy and environmental policies and regulatory processes. Technical knowledge of energy demand planning, electrical grid planning, and integrated resources planning. Knowledge of zero emissions vehicle policy and programs, technologies and procurement. Experience planning, organizing, and hosting large stakeholder meetings and workshops. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Matthew Coldwell (916) 823-4783 Matthew.Coldwell@cpuc.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Main Line (415) 703-5331 EEOConcerns@cpuc.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 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.
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