Program Manager (JC-526334)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-526334

Position #(s): 680-325-3503-001

Working Title: Program Manager

Classification: PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$15,263.00 - $17,336.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Energy Division/ Building Decarbonization and Gas Policy Branch:

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Division Deputy Executive Director and Division Directors, the Branch Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the work of the Building Decarbonization and Gas Policy Branch.

The Branch Manager is responsible for coordinating the work of the Branch, as well as representing the Division and the Commission in various settings including interagency meetings, interdivisional meetings, legislative briefings, and technical conferences. The Branch Manager directly supervises the work of the supervisors and their sections, coordinates the Branch’s work with other Energy Division branches and other Commission divisions, as necessary, and actively participates as a member of Energy Division’s management team.

The Branch Manager’s primary responsibilities include providing leadership and technical input on Branch activities; working closely with Section supervisors to oversee Branch activities and staff, including staff assignments and general workload; work product review, including ensuring policy consistency and work product quality; staff development and appraisal, including training, hiring and promoting, employee reviews, and discipline; and general administrative duties for the Branch and Division.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

• Describe your experience related to systems thinking, strategic planning, establishing goals, objectives and priorities; organizing and executing around priorities; development of work plans for the completion of policy priorities, statutory mandates, and organizational development.
• Describe your experience preparing for and delivering presentations, briefings, or other informational sessions to decision makers or stakeholders. Include the purpose, presentation, your role, the audience, and the outcome.
• Describe your supervisory and leadership experience, including managing managers, staff development and training, and progressive disciplinary actions.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 8/10/2026

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 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.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.