Senior CEQA Project Manager - JC-430287 at California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Energy Division/ CEQA and FERC Branch/ Infrastructure Planning and CEQA:
 

Under general direction of the section Program and Project Supervisor, the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst V (PURA V) - Senior California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Project Manager 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. Job duties include managing the development of CEQA and other environmental review documents and related processes. The CEQA Project Manager will also oversee the construction compliance of utility infrastructure projects.
 

The Senior CEQA Project Manager will review and recommend action on “advice letter” requests from utilities in compliance with prior Commission orders. The CEQA Project Manager reviews and disposes of advice letter filings. Advises and consults with Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) regarding rulings and proposed decisions, provides technical support for ALJs in formal proceedings before the Commission, prepares briefings, performs policy research, and prepares alternate decision drafts for Commissioners and their advisors. The CEQA Project Manager is responsible for writing and issuing Requests for Proposals for Consultant services, manages the selection process and acts as contract manager overseeing the development of CEQA/ other environmental documents and construction monitoring of infrastructure projects. The CEQA Project Manager will facilitates workshops and/or stakeholder meetings as needed.
 

The Senior CEQA Project Manager will also perform original research, analysis, and makes recommendations on findings and determining the broad policy or analytical framework for the future programs, procedures, and processes. This may involve providing support to multidisciplinary teams, acting as a leader on a project requiring substantial expertise. The CEQA Project Manager will represent the Energy Division at working groups with utilities and other stakeholders, oversees Program Administrators, and uses sound judgment to ensure program rules are efficiently and effectively implemented. The CEQA Project Manager will advise Commissioners, their advisors, management and other decision-makers regarding is

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Qualifications: Please review the minimum qualifications for the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst IV/V position here. 

Application To-Dos: 

1. Create a CalCareers account if you haven't already
2. Take the exam for the classification you're applying for - CalCareers - PURA IV or CalCareers - PURA V. This will allow you to become “list eligible” to apply for the role
3. Fill out the STD 678 form within your CalCareers application. This is the legal document we will use to review your application
4. Attach your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) within your CalCareers application.
   • Answer the following prompts:
     1. As described in the duty statement, explain how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position, especially indicate how your qualifications align with the position's organizational setting and major functions.
     2. Describe your experience managing complex technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
     3. Describe your quantitative analysis skills and experience using Excel and/or software for data analysis and developing charts, tables and figures.
5. Ensure your SOQ is formatted with the following requirements:
   • Include the questions in your response
   • Use 11-point Arial font
   • Single-spaced
   • 2 page limit
   • Submit your application by May 23, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PT

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to EnergyDivisionRecruiting@cpuc.ca.gov.