Public Utilities Commission
JC\-517183 *
Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I
$4,632\.00 \- $7,553\.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: 5/18/2026
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.
Consider meaningful work with California communities to address their broadband Internet access, affordability, and digital equity needs! This position is a hybrid work schedule.
The Broadband Policy Analyst will conduct entry level technical, policy, and economic analysis to support local communities, public entities and internet service providers to engage with broadband internet access programs.
Under the direction of the Program \& Project Supervisor, the broadband Policy Analyst (PURA I/II) will work with policy and technical team members to engage with local governments, joint power authorities and other entities to provide internet services in unserved and underserved areas in California. The Analyst will conduct technical, policy, economic and other analyses in support of outreach efforts, through in\-person and virtual meetings, including working with entities to progress their broadband projects.
Working Conditions
This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (SF, SAC, LA) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
- Sacramento location, please apply to JC\# 517479
- Los Angeles location, please apply to JC\# 517482
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
- Describe your experience conducting entry\-level (for PURA I) or increasingly complex (for PURA II) policy analysis and formulating policy for a government program or project.
- Describe your experience conducting research and presenting to the general public, other agencies and/or elected officials.
- 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 \- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
- Knowledge of Federal and State legislation and policies related to Broadband Internet Access Services
- Experience working in the fields of telecommunications or broadband.
- Knowledge and experience of data analysis techniques or spatial analysis and/or visualization software.
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
These positions require 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\-517183
Position \#(s):
680\-334\-4592\-505
Working Title: Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst
Classification: PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST I
$4,632\.00 \- $7,553\.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.
Shall Consider:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST II
$7,269\.00 \- $9,094\.00
\# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Francisco County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Communications Division/ Broadband Regional Initiatives:
Are you passionate about bridging the digital divide? Then this is the position for you! Join the team that will connect unserved Californians with high\-speed Internet. The California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) develops and implements policies for the communications industry in California, including ensuring fair, affordable universal access to necessary services, developing clear rules to allow flexibility without compromising due process, and removing barriers to competition. The Communications Division plays a central role in implementing the Governor's signing of Senate Bill 156 (Chapter 112, Statutes of 2021\), which authorizes $6 billion to be spent on closing California's Digital Divide. The SB 156 Broadband Infrastructure Package includes $2 billion to build last\-mile infrastructure to provide Californians with access to high\-speed broadband service.
The Federal Funding Account, administered by the Commission, is a $2 billion grant program for last\-mile broadband infrastructure projects to connect unserved Californians in accordance with 2021’s Senate Bill 156\.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11\-point Arial font, single\-spaced, and no more than two pages.
Please write your SOQ to address the following two questions:
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
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: 5/18/2026
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:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
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:
Karen Eckersley
(415\) 471\-8561
Karen.Eckersley@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.
Additional Application Information
Please indicate “Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I” or “Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst II” in the Examination/Job Title section on the CA State Application (std 678\).
This position may be filled at either the Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst I or II level for recruitment purposes. Duties will be adjusted commensurate with the level at which the position is filled.
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.