Position Details
Job Code #: JC-527186
Position #(s): 680-326-4616-009
Working Title: CEQA - Senior Project Manager
Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00
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/CEQA & FERC Branch/Infrastructure Planning and CEQA
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Job Description And Duties
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.
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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.
Describe your knowledge and expertise managing the California Environmental Quality Act and/or the National Environmental Policy Act reviews and experience managing complex projects.
Describe your technical or economic skills, education and/or experience in the environmental, energy, and/or telecommunications space.
Describe your experience providing workshop and public meeting facilitation and ability to manage controversial meetings.
Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026
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 - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.