PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

California Public Utilities Commission
California Public Utilities Commission

People & HR, Operations

Posted on Oct 7, 2026
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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.

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Rate Discounts Section Program and Project Supervisor will help build and lead a multi-disciplinary team of analysts tasked with developing new tools to facilitate and simplify enrollment in CPUC-jurisdictional rate discounts and programs, as well as improve the affordability of residential rate design, thus supporting California's clean energy, environmental, and equity goals. The Supervisor will build and lead a new team working on the development of new and streamlined income-verification systems to support income verification for income-graduated fixed charges and concurrent enrollment in low-income assistance rates, tariffs, and programs. The Supervisor will also have responsibility for supervising analysts supporting formal CPUC proceedings setting low-income rate assistance for electric and gas utility customers, among other programs and pilots meant to assist low-income customers, and supporting the state's Low Income Advisory Board. The Supervisor will take the lead in briefing Commissioners and other State Agencies, responding to requests from the State Legislature and Governor's office, and working directly with CPUC senior management and Administrative Law Judges.
The position also requires the ability to learn and understand current and past policy and program implementation in the relevant subject matter area. The position requires a candidate with the skills to facilitate broad and diverse stakeholder forums, that has attention to detail, and can bring creative problem solving to develop innovative policy solutions. Successful candidates will be able to proactively anticipate risks and challenges and identify gaps and inconsistencies in performance and have a drive to ensure the successful design and implementation of CPUC policies and programs.
The Program and Project Supervisor will also contribute their broad and strategic perspective through collaboration across CPUC divisions and with other State agencies, to help meet state and commission goals.
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).

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

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