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,
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.
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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.
Would you like to help California expand high-speed Internet access? Do you have a strong interest in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or energy planning issues? If so, the CEQA-FERC Branch in the Energy Division is looking for you!
The Infrastructure Planning and CEQA Section in the CEQA-FERC Branch 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. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is tasked to ensure telecommunication infrastructure complies with CEQA but also provides permitting services to the whole CPUC and supports energy and rail projects as well. This provides staff the opportunity to diversify their professional portfolios by having a variety of projects and permitting challenges. This position primarily supports telecommunications infrastructure.
Under general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, incumbent will have lead responsibility in conducting complex economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research to support Administrative Law Judges (ALJ), Commissioners, and Advisors in the permitting of utility infrastructure projects including electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, telecommunication facilities, and rail projects. This also includes, but is not limited to, managing the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and related processes. The incumbent will consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.
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).
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 527186
San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 527185
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This position requires travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
