Program And Project Supervisor, PUC (JC-442523)

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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under general direction of the Program Manager, the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) plans the work and supervises the staff of the Rail Transit Safety Section, which has 21 positions, including 6 direct reports, two of which are Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisors) with their own direct reports.

The Rail Transit Safety Section oversees the safety of rail transit systems under CPUC jurisdiction. Even though knowledge and experience with rail industry  is desirable, there will be extensive training provided.

The PPS collaborates with other branches of the Rail Safety Division (RSD); participates in all aspects of the promotional and new employee hiring process for all subordinate position; supervises the preparation of special reports for federal agencies and/or CPUC management, documents in formal CPUC proceedings, revisions to CPUC regulations, special projects, oversees projects to review modifications of branch policies and procedures and staff activities in response to federal directives or requests for information, oversees reviews and preparation of comments in response to proposed legislation or federal rulemakings, and other related tasks.

Advises the Program Manager and recommends action on issues pertaining to the management of the branch, including budgeting, resource allocation, planning, personnel development and training, and others.

Participates in hearings and provides expert witness testimony related to rail transit safety matters.

Participates in meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, such as public meetings, professional conferences and forums, meeting with rail transit agencies, and formal Commission proceedings, in addition to regular communications with staff. Oversees multiple projects with competing deadlines.

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

Working Conditions

Travel Required

This is a statewide recruitment. This position can be filled in the following locations: Sacramento, San Francisco, or Los Angeles.

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