Program and Project Supervisor

About the role

The Electricity Planning and Policy (EPP) Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program and Project Supervisor to join its Electricity Markets Planning team. Under general direction of the Program Manager of the Electricity Planning and Policy Branch, the incumbent will supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Electricity Markets Planning Section. This leadership position in the branch directs and guides the Public Advocates Office's analysis and advocacy on complex and major regulatory, policy and program issues, coordinates the Section's work with other sections and branches and Commission divisions as necessary, and actively participates as a member of the Public Advocates Office management team.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Section activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload
• Work product review, including overseeing the preparation of staff reports, briefs, testimony, and comments in formal CPUC proceedings
• Reviewing staff work product for policy consistency, accuracy, and work product quality
• Evaluating and advising Public Advocates Office management on complex, high profile, and controversial issues with implications for ratepayer costs
• Staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring, and promoting, employee reviews, and any necessary disciplinary action
• Providing technical expertise and input on Section activities
• Conducting general administrative duties such as budget oversight, tracking and planning, contract management, website content, and attendance at management meetings, workshops and other forums for the Section, and/or the Branch and organization
• Serving as a project leader working with multi-disciplinary teams of analysts, engineers, lawyers, and, at times, student interns

Qualifications

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.

Required application documents

• 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) — please see "Special Requirements" for instructions.

Special requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. 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.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience in supervision and leadership, leading project teams or program development.
• Describe your experience leading or participating in negotiations and consensus building involving complex policy and technical issues.
• Describe your experience leading and participating in strategic planning and establishing goals and objectives.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.

Additional application information

• 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. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
• 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.

Pay

$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.

Schedule and location

1 position available. Work Location: San Francisco County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Final Filing Date: 8/11/2026