Program Manager, Public Utilities Commission (JC 408939) Full Time

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The Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program Manager to join its Electric Pricing and Customer Programs (EPCP) Branch.

Under the direction of the Public Advocates Office Assistant Deputy Director on energy matters, the incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating all activities of the EPCP Branch. This senior leadership position directs and guides the Division’s analyses and advocacy on complex and major regulatory, policy issues related to customer-facing programs and electric rate design. The Program Manager is responsible for overall program planning, managing the performance and supervising the work of the EPCP’s program and project supervisors and staff, controlling the quality of work performed by the Branch, and coordinating with other Cal Advocates branches. This position is responsible for overseeing staff assignments and workload, the preparation of reports, briefs, testimony and formal pleadings; ensuring work product quality; advising Cal Advocates senior management on complex and controversial policy issues; addressing staff development and performance, including training, personnel selection, and personnel actions; representing Cal Advocates in legislative and ex parte activities, and responding to press inquiries; and, performing administrative duties, such as budget oversight and planning, contract management, website content.

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Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR