CEQA - Senior Project Manager

Job Opportunity

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.

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). 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). We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.