Senior Planning Analyst
About the role
The Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V (PURA V) will act as a senior or principal CEQA Project Manager responsible for completing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review for infrastructure projects, such as electrical and natural gas infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will have lead responsibility in conducting complex technical, policy, and/or economic analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission infrastructure (such as transmission lines and substations), and natural gas infrastructure (such as compressor stations and pipelines).
Responsibilities
- Manage the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and leading permitting for development of utility infrastructure projects.
- Oversee the construction compliance of utility infrastructure projects.
- Advise and consult with ALJs regarding rulings and proposed decisions, provide technical support for ALJs in formal proceedings before the Commission, prepare briefings, and perform policy research.
- Request proposals for consultant services, manage the selection process and act as contract manager overseeing the development of CEQA documents and other environmental documentation.
- Facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings as needed.
- Work on the most complex projects and manage several complex projects.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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).
Skills
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.
Benefits
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. The Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386 will temporarily reduce 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.
Pay
$8,766.00 - $10,973.00 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.
Schedule
Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time