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Join a dynamic group of more than 200 professionals working on cutting edge energy policy as an Associate Program Governmental Analyst (AGPA) supporting our critical administrative functions. This job requires discretion, attention to detail and analytical skills. The California Public Utilities Commission’s Energy Division develops and administers energy policy and programs to serve the public interest including addressing the climate crisis, advising the Commission, and ensuring compliance with the Commission decisions, statutory mandates and records retention policies. The Energy Division works to provide objective and expert analyses that promote reliable, safe and environmentally sound energy services at the lowest reasonable rates for the people of California. The Budget & Administration Section supports the Energy Division and is critical to its success.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will provide support on budget, evaluation of management metrics (such as Work Product Metrics; training, etc.) aid in contracting, procurement, and document (technical report) production. Independently perform a wide variety of independent and analytical assignments. This position will facilitate and provide guidance to division management and serve in an analytic and support role. Conduct research and act as a liaison between Energy Division Management and staff. Be responsible for reports and preparation of project schedules and status reports. Ensure transparency and proper records management. Incumbent will lead and support document retention efforts for the Division per state guidelines. Incumbent will independently perform complex technical analytical tasks related to administering the Energy Policy and Programs Budgeting for the Division. Tasks may include research, writing, and editing documents; analyzing, preparing, and reviewing reports, oversight and tracking of Contract Encumbrances. The incumbent will analyze the administrative aspects of the programs in the Division such as personnel, budget, purchasing and contract needs, assisting Energy Division Budget Control Officer and other Management (as assigned) with the preparation of the annual Operating Expenses and Equipment (OE&E) and Travel Budget, processing Contract Request forms for training, Equipment Supply and Services Request forms, Travel and Training forms, and making recommendations to the staff and Energy Division management on the compliance with the State Administrative Rules and Regulations.
Please note 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); resumes are optional. 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).
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Working Conditions
CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.
This position requires travel.
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
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
- Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 438764
- San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 438755
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.