California Public Utilities Commission
Regulates utility services including energy, water, communications, and transportation in California.
Leads CPUC Safety & Enforcement Division to oversee utility safety and enforcement.
23 days ago
$10,349 - $17,769
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Regulatory Affairs
Utility Regulation
Public Policy
Energy Efficiency
Environmental Protection
Public Safety
Telecommunications
Energy Markets
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Water
Transport
Utilities
Telecommunications
Railroad
Passenger Transportation
Electric
Role
Description
Requirements
form 678
e-application
experience
education
minimum qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
- Ensures fair pricing and environmental stewardship for essential utility services in California.
- Regulates critical sectors including energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation across the state.
- Manages California's vast energy grid and promotes renewable energy initiatives.
- Monitors and enforces utility rates, consumer protections, and safety regulations, benefiting millions of Californians.
- Involved in key initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce environmental impact through sustainable policies.
- Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to address urgent issues like wildfire prevention and water scarcity.
- Oversees projects shaping the future of California’s transportation systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure.
- Driving significant regulatory changes to transition the state toward a cleaner, greener future.
Culture + Values
- Operating with transparency and accepting responsibility for their actions.
- Striving to achieve exceptional performance by consistently delivering quality work in a timely manner.
- Behaving in an open, honest, trustworthy manner, both professionally and personally.
- Exchanging information, thoughts and concerns in an open, timely manner.
- Cultivating a culture where they are stewards, safeguarding the resources entrusted to them with care.
Environment + Sustainability
2007 Emissions Standard
Carbon Emission Limits
Set a baseline for new baseload generation to meet specific emissions thresholds, contributing to California's broader climate goals.
2020 Residential Targets
Zero Net Energy Homes
Adopted a goal for all new residential buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2020.
2030 Commercial Goals
Energy Efficiency in Business
Set a target for new commercial buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2030.
2018 Adaptation Framework
Climate Change Strategy
Established a framework to safeguard utility services from climate-related impacts such as sea-level rise and extreme heat.
- Designs and implements public policies that advance California’s environmental sustainability goals.
- Committed to the health and safety of Californians and the preservation of the natural environment through stewardship.
- Requires utilities to use RCP8.5 climate scenarios and designate climate-change teams reporting to senior executives, with mandatory board oversight.
Inclusion & Diversity
40 Years
Supplier Diversity Program
The program has been actively operating for four decades, promoting inclusion in procurement processes.
2019
Extended Certification
SB 255 extended certification to additional service providers, broadening the scope of the program.
Since 1984
Advocacy for Customers
The Office of Ratepayer Advocates has been embedded within the CPUC to support low-income and disabled customers.
- Implements Supplier Diversity Program under GO 156 to include women‑, minority‑, LGBT‑, disabled‑veteran‑, and persons‑with‑disabilities‑owned business enterprises in procurement.
- Supplier diversity clearinghouse verifies status; program has operated for ~40 years.
- Under SB 255, extended certification to community choice aggregators, energy service providers, distributed energy resource contractors, and energy storage system companies.
- Annual reports track procurement participation from women, minority, disabled‑veteran and LGBT‑owned business enterprises.
- Office of Ratepayer Advocates advocates for low‑income and disabled customers in utility programs, embedded within CPUC since 1984.