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Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520531
Position #(s):
680-167-3504-XXX
Working Title:
Program and Project Supervisor, PUC
Classification:
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
$12,562.00 - $15,724.00
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Consumer Protection and Enforcement (CPED)/Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch/Transportation Licensing Section
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
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.
The CPUC is hiring a Program and Project Supervisor to lead a statewide team overseeing California’s transportation licensing for passenger carriers, ride-hailing companies, autonomous vehicle passenger services, buses, ferries, and other transportation providers. This position oversees the Transportation Licensing Section, guiding staff responsible for permitting, compliance, safety-related filings, customer service, database operations, and regulatory support for CPUC-jurisdictional transportation carriers.
The incumbent will develop staff, direct complex analytical work, improve procedures, and coordinate with Commission leadership, government agencies, regulated carriers, vendors, and the public to support effective transportation regulation across California.
Essential Duties:
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate statewide analyst and administrative staff responsible for transportation licensing and compliance activities.
- Plan and direct unit operations, including permitting, ratemaking, insurance, safety compliance, customer service, user fees, records requests, and database administration.
- Establish priorities, procedures, training, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective program administration.
- Review complex regulatory work products for accuracy, quality, policy consistency, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinate with Commission staff, government agencies, regulated carriers, vendors, and other stakeholders on program operations and regulatory issues.
- Support legislative, policy, and management activities related to CPUC-jurisdictional transportation services.
You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Special Requirements
Authenticity of Application Materials
Application materials must reflect your own knowledge, experience, and qualifications in your own words. Generic or templatized responses that do not address the specific requirements of this position, or that appear to misrepresent your qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process. Reviewers are specifically evaluating whether your responses demonstrate direct, personal familiarity with the work described.
Resume
Please submit a resume. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The resume should be no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and not exceed two typewritten pages. Place your name and job control number JC-520531 in the header. Include your education and work history in reverse chronological order with bulleted descriptions of your relevant experience. Your Resume will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
Cover Letter
Please submit a cover letter. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The cover letter should be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and not exceed one typewritten page. Use a standard letter format of your choosing. Place your name and job control JC-520531 number in the header. The cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and describe why you are interested in applying for this position. Your Cover Letter will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
SOQ
Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Read and follow the instructions carefully. The SOQ must be no smaller than 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, no more than three typewritten pages, and organized in the order described below. Place your name and job control number JC-520531 in the header. Number sections according to the questions listed below. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored.
Your SOQ will be scored for writing quality and for content based on the description and applicability of your experience, including transportation experience as applicable, to the categories listed below. Note that unnumbered introductory paragraphs to the SOQ are unnecessary and will not be scored for content.
- Policy, Regulatory, and Technical Analysis: Describe your experience conducting complex analyses independently or while leading a team. Provide an example of how you gathered, analyzed, and interpreted data, communicated findings to decision-makers, and the impact of the analysis. Highlight any experience in transportation, if applicable.
- Project Execution and Leadership: Share an example of a high-stakes project you led, including goal setting, scheduling, coordinating workstreams, and ensuring timely delivery. Highlight your leadership in maintaining accountability, resolving challenges, and presenting recommendations, including outcomes. Include relevant experience in transportation, if applicable.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Influence: Describe your experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry representatives, and advocacy groups. Share specific examples of how your leadership influenced policy development or program outcomes. Include relevant experience in transportation, if applicable.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Describe how you have mentored and supported individuals or teams to help them grow and succeed. Share an example of how you helped someone or a team overcome challenges, improve performance, and achieve their goals.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
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: 6/15/2026
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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
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 - 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
- Other - Cover Letter is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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