Supervisor - JC-434328

Energy Division/ CEQA & FERC Branch/CEQA Broadband

Would you like to help California expand high-speed Internet access? Do you have a strong interest in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)? If so, the CPUC is looking for you!

Significant new investments is coming to California via the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The CPUC is tasked to ensure telecommunication infrastructure complies with CEQA.
 

Under the general direction of the Branch / Program Manager, the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of the new Broadband related CEQA section (Section). The incumbent directly supervises the work of Section staff, coordinates the Section’s work with other Energy Division (Division) sections and other Commission divisions including Communication Division, as necessary, and actively participates as a member of Division’s management team. The incumbent may also receive assignments and direction from the Division Deputy Director and the Division Director. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.

The new Section plays an important role in reviewing telecommunication projects throughout the State and is responsible for the development of environmental documents in accordance with CEQA and overseeing projects in construction. Although this position primarily supports telecommunication infrastructure, the Section may also provide permitting services to the whole California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and may support other projects as well. This provides staff the opportunity to diversify their professional portfolios by having a verity of projects and permitting challenges.
 

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

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Program and Project Supervisor position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers - PPS Exam. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
   1. Describe your approach or philosophy regarding leadership and team work.
   2. Describe your knowledge of or experience with the California Environmental Quality Act or the National Environmental Policy Act or the National Environmental Policy Act.
   3. Describe your technical or economic skills, education and/or experience in the environmental, energy, and/or telecommunications space.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Number your responses in the same order as the questions listed, 1-3. Do not consolidate your responses.
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by June 19, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.