Public Utilities Commission
JC\-511610 *
Executive Assistant
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
$4,733\.00 \- $5,923\.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 3/24/2026
Application Methods:Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop\-off
Job Description and Duties
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
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.
Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the California Public Utilities Commission's Energy Division's 200\+ staff members who protect interests of Californians by ensuring regulated utilities are held accountable? The Energy Division develops and administers energy policy and programs to serve the public interest, advises the Commission, and ensures compliance with the Commission decisions and statutory mandates while providing objective and expert analyses that promote reliable, safe, and environmentally sound energy services at lowest reasonable rates for the people of California. We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide essential administrative support for our Deputy Executive Director and Directors. If you’re looking for a challenging and exciting job in a fast paced, ever\-changing environment, then this is the job and place for you!
Under direction of the Energy Division Deputy Executive Director and/or Directors, the Executive Assistant (EA) will independently perform administrative and secretarial tasks, including handling and researching sensitive Division matters, reviewing and screening incoming correspondence, maintaining and updating records, and supporting the administrative needs of the overall Division. In addition, the Executive Assistant will schedule and coordinate virtual and in\-person meetings, conferences, and special events and takes initiative to ensure that meeting rooms are set up and equipped for presentations.
Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for Los Angeles (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
- Sacramento location, please apply to JC\# 511601
- San Francisco location, please apply to JC\# 511544
- 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.
- Other \-
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This position requires travel.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2\) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
Position Details
Job Code \#: JC\-511610
Position \#(s):
680\-420\-1728\-XXX
Working Title: Executive Assistant
Classification: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
$4,733\.00 \- $5,923\.00
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386\. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
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: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Executive Division/ Executive Director's Office/ Energy \& Climate Policy:
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678\. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249\.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/24/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Public Utilities Commission
N/A
Attn: Human Resources Division
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102
Address for Drop\-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Utilities Commission
N/A
Human Resources Division
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102
Monday to Friday Except Holidays.
08:00 AM \- 05:00 PM
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:
Prepare and submit a cover letter narrative that addresses the four qualifications below:
+ A description of how your education, training, and experience qualifies you for the position, including your proficiency with Microsoft Office programs,
+ Demonstration that you have one through two years of experience coordinating multiple, changing calendars at the management or executive level,
+ Demonstration that you have one through two years of experience handling time\-sensitive administrative tasks, and
+ Demonstration that you have one through two years of experience in customer service or a related professional activity.
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.
Benefits
Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition Unit
(916\) 597\-5683
cpucrecruiter@cpuc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Josephine Libunao
(415\) 703\-1364
josephine.libunao@cpuc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916\) 894\-5799
ReasonableAccommodation@cpuc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1\-800\-735\-2929 (TTY), 1\-800\-735\-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug\-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.