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Director, Rail Safety Division

California Public Utilities Commission

California Public Utilities Commission

United States
Posted on Jul 3, 2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director for Consumer Policy, Transportation, and Enforcement, the Director of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) leads the division to develop, manage, and implement policy, programs and regulations, and safety oversight to meet the Commission’s mission of ensuring safe, sustainable, and reliable rail infrastructure and services in California. The Director works with the Commissioners, the Governor’s Office, the California Legislature, other federal and state transportation regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, and senior management within the CPUC. The incumbent leads rail safety oversight for proposed and in-service rail service/ infrastructure in the state, oversees/manage federal safety programs delegated to the commission, and establishes performance goals and standards for the division.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.