Program Manager, Public Utilities Commission/ Branch Manager - Public Advocates Office/ Water Branch

The Public Advocates Office is seeking a Program Manager to lead its Water Branch.

Under the general direction of the Public Advocates Office's Deputy Director of Water, Communications and Broadband Policy, the incumbent directs and guides analyses and advocacy in water general rate cases, cost of capital proceedings, rulemakings, and other applications filed by water utilities. The incumbent plans, manages, and coordinates all activities of the Water Branch and ensures high quality work products; oversees the preparation of reports, testimony, formal pleadings, and briefs; advises Public Advocates Office management on complex, high profile and controversial policy issues; and represents the Public Advocates Office in settlement negotiations. The incumbent represents the Public Advocates Office in legislative and ex-parte activities, responds to press inquiries, and meets with utilities, stakeholders and other state agencies. The incumbent ensures that studies, analyses, and testimony developed by the Water Branch staff are consistent with Public Advocates Office’s legislative mandate, policies and mission. The incumbent addresses staff development and performance challenges, including training, personnel selection, and personnel actions. The incumbent ensures that the supervisors provide timely and appropriate feedback and performance evaluations to staff and ensure that personnel issues are addressed, consistent with the state’s policies and requirements.