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Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff, this position will have broad responsibility for policy formulation and recommendations that directly relate to the Commission's regulatory program, as well as advancing the policy objectives of the office. The CEA may also have responsibility for coordinating the work of the administrative staff and other advisors in the office, at the direction of the Chief of Staff. The CEA will advise the Commissioner in handling matters related to energy, telecommunications, water and/or transportation utilities and general Commission policy, governance, modernization, and administration. The CEA will handle meetings, correspondence, speechwriting, case management, and agenda matters on behalf of the Commissioner, with a high degree of responsibility. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions This position can be filled in the following locations: Sacramento or San Francisco. 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 Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. C. E. A. Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-449976 Position #(s): -001 Working Title: CEA A - Advisor to a Commissioner (Baker) Classification: C. E. A. $10,048.00 - $12,161.00 A # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians' access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. The essential services regulated include electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. Position is in the Executive Division. Department Website: Special Requirements Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 10/11/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Public Utilities Commission N/A Attn: Human Resources CEA Selections Analyst 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA 94102 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Public Utilities Commission N/A Human Resources CEA Selections Analyst 505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008 San Francisco, CA :00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: 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 . 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. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is a mandatory requirement. Please refer to the 'DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS' Section of this examination bulletin for detailed SOQ instructions. NOTE: Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes and applications will not take the place of this document Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement. Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service. Minimum Qualifications CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service. General Qualifications State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities: (1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives; and a manager's role in the equal employment opportunity program. (2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives. These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization): CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies. CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies. CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: 1. Broad and extensive experience in conducting technical, economic and policy analyses of regulatory issues with emphasis on at least one of the following areas: communications, energy, transportation, safety, and water; or broad and extensive legal experience with an emphasis on any of the above industry areas. 2. Experience and ability to bring strategic approaches to Commission processes and procedural requirements. 3. Ability to analyze complex issues and prepare recommendations under tight deadlines with minimal oversight. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) REQUIREMENT: A "Statement of Qualifications" is a MANDATORY requirement in order to apply for this position, A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position . click apply for full job details

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