Deputy Executive Director, Safety Enforcement, Safety Policy and Water

Company: California Public Utilities Commission
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 17, 2025

Job Description:

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.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

The Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) oversees the safety of electric and communication facilities, natural gas infrastructure and propane facilities. SED is comprised of three branches of utility engineers, analysts and investigators that focus on ensuring the safety of utility infrastructure and reducing utility caused wildfires. SED advocates for public safety through performing safety audits, conducting incident investigations, and appearing in CPUC safety proceedings. SED has the authority to issue citations with penalties against utility operators who violate public utility safety codes and requirements.

The Safety Policy Division provides advisory support to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on policy and regulation to advance delivery of safe, reliable services by utilities subject to the CPUC's jurisdiction and oversight.

The Water Division is responsible for ensuring that California's investor-owned water utilities deliver clean, safe, and reliable water to their customers at reasonable rates. The Water Division regulates over 100 investor-owned water and sewer utilities under the CPUC's jurisdiction providing water service to about 16 percent of California's residents.

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

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Executive Director or Chief Deputy Executive Director, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Safety and Enforcement Division's, Safety Policy Division's, and Water Division's multi-disciplinary staff located throughout the State.

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

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT:

INSTRUCTIONS

**Please follow all of the instructions. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. **

The SOQ must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed; do not consolidate the responses.
In your SOQ, address each Desirable Qualification category/question using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.
The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, in size 11-point font or larger, and no more than three (3) pages in length.

NOTE: Cover letters, applications, and resumes do not take the place of this SOQ requirement.

Please write your SOQ to address the following:

Describe a professional experience that demonstrates your ability to strategically plan, organize, and implement multiple complex programs.
Describe a professional experience that demonstrates your ability to lead a team in analyzing, developing, and advising on public policy matters related to the cost and operation of infrastructure systems regulated by the Commission such as electric, gas, communications, water, or transportation.
Describe your experience working on highly sensitive enforcement program activities, including experience with investigations and policies, rules, and standards related to enforcement.
Describe your experience using data and technology to monitor and evaluate program success.
Describe how you have used strategic written and verbal communication skills to communicate program accomplishments and challenges to senior management, elected officials, stakeholders, and the public.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 4/21/2025



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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

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 " section of this bulletin for specific instructions.

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.

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