Sacramento, California
New York, New York
Washington, D.C.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted: 28-Apr-26
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $12,562 - $15,724 per Month
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Internal Number: (JC-516325)
The Rail Transit Engineering Safety Section oversees the safety of rail transit systems under CPUC jurisdiction. Knowledge and experience with rail industry industry is desirable, and there will be extensive training provided.
The PPS collaborates with other branches of the Rail Safety Division (RSD); participates in all aspects of the promotional and new employee hiring process for all subordinate positions; supervises the preparation of special reports for federal agencies and/or CPUC management; prepares documents in formal CPUC proceedings, revisions to CPUC regulations, special projects, oversees projects to review modifications of branch policies and procedures and staff activities in response to federal directives or requests for information, oversees reviews and preparation of comments in response to proposed legislation or federal rulemakings, and other related tasks. Advises the Program Manager and recommends action on issues pertaining to the management of the branch, including budgeting, resource allocation, planning, personnel development and training, and others. Participates in hearings and provides expert witness testimony related to rail transit safety matters. Participates in meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, such as public meetings, professional conferences and forums, meeting with rail transit agencies, and formal Commission proceedings, in addition to regular communications with staff. Oversees multiple projects with competing deadlines.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position requires travel.
This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.
San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 516327
Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.
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.
California valid driver’s license, Class C, is required
Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. 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.