ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Job Description and Duties Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.
If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
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.
The Commission's formal proceedings can involve ratemaking, environmental, consumer, financial, and other administrative regulatory issues, and Commission decisions can adjudicate complaints or enforcement matters, resolve rate setting matters, and establish policy germane to the Commission's regulation of public utilities.
Many proceedings are resolved using alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges (ACALJ) are responsible for supervision of Administrative Law Judges to ensure that assigned matters are processed timely, that hearings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner, and that decision drafts are well-written, explain Commission policy, rely on the record, and contain adequate findings of fact, conclusions of law, and ordering paragraphs.
Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges are also responsible for facilitating interaction between Administrative Law Judges and Commissioners, advisors, other Commission divisions, and support personnel within the Administrative Law Judge Division.
Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges may undertake specific management and supervisory responsibilities regarding other activities needed to support the Commission's decision-making process, such as document filing, agenda preparation, and maintenance of the record of formal proceedings, publication of rulings and decisions, and other related work.
Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges may also cover or serve as back-up for Administrative Law Judges during their absences.
Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges participate in the management of the Administrative Law Judge Division, including planning, budgeting and supervision of Administrative Law Judges and support staff.
Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judges who complete a qualified National Judicial College (NJC) certificated course related to administrative law adjudication or twenty (20) hours of judicial education or certification as approved by the employee’s department shall receive a monthly differential of five percent (5%) of their salary.
Equivalency shall be determined by the Department of Human Resources based on recommendations from the employee’s department.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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# 417833 San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 417818 Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
This position requires travel.
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 Job Code #: JC-417837 Position #(s): 680-304-6101-XXX Working Title: Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judge, PUC Classification: ASSISTANT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION $12,416.
00 - $14,947.
00 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: Telework Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Administrative Law Judge/ Homeport II and Homeport IV: Department Website: https://www.
cpuc.
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gov Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.
jobs.
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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.
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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: 2/27/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
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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 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 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: 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 - Please submit a cover letter of not more than two typewritten pages that explains how your background, skills, and experience will enable you to accomplish the duties of an Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judge at the California Public Utilities Commission as described in the duty statement and desired criteria.
Other - Please include a writing sample of 8-20 pages (may be an excerpt of a longer document) which may be discussed during the interview.
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: Experience managing complex, multi-party proceedings or cases which involve contentious issues and set or change policy.
Experience with alternative dispute resolution techniques.
Experience planning, organizing and directing the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; actively listen to, mentor and motivate others; build consensus and agreement.
Benefits Benefits Summary Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.
cpuc.
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gov Hiring Unit Contact: Michelle Cooke (415) 703-3852 michelle.
cooke@cpuc.
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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: EEO Main Line (415) 703-5331 EEOConcerns@cpuc.
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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.