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Executive Director, CPUC

California Public Utilities Commission

California Public Utilities Commission

United States
USD 19,431-21,113 / year
Posted on Aug 19, 2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission or CPUC) and the personal direction of the President thereof, to: (1) coordinate the operations of the Commission, relieve members of the Commission of administrative detail and assist the President of the Commission in the discharge of their duties; (2) prepare and present the budget of the Commission to the proper fiscal officers of the State and to the Legislature, and handle all budgetary and procurement matters of the Commission relating to personnel, services and materials; (3) keep a full and true record of all proceedings of the Commission, issue necessary process, writs, warrants, and notices, and perform other duties required by law; and (4) do other work as required by the Commission and the Public Utilities Code. Please see the attached duty statement for full details.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, including at least three (3) years in an executive level role and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in administration, budget setting, budget management, and personnel management. An advanced degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Compensation

The annual salary range for the Executive Director of the California Public Utilities Commission is $19,431.00 - $21,113.00. The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range based on their qualifications. The selected candidate will also receive package benefits available to state employees including retirement, health, dental, and vision insurance, and leave allowances. The link to more information can be found below under the benefits section.


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