Job Description

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  or  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 .

Under the guidance of a supervisor, the PURA I will conduct entry-level data analyses and research to support the unit in its goal to bridge the digital divide and provide reliable and affordable Internet access to all Californians. The PURA I’s primary assignments are, as part of team of analysts and decision makers, to conduct incrementally more complex analyses on the Senate Bill 156 programs. These efforts will identify broadband deployment requirements, Internet adoption needs, and other economic indicators in the state. If the incumbent is hired as a PURA II, the incumbent will conduct economic, policy and/or technical analyses and research, of a greater level of complexity than the entry-level PURA I, to bridge the digital divide and provide reliable and affordable Internet access to all Californians.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Will accept Training and Development assignment. 

Travel is required.  

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# 456421
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 456424

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

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

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 number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses .

1. Describe your experience working independently on multiple projects, providing status reports on progress, and meeting internal and external deadlines.
2. Describe your experience conducting and presenting at meetings or workshops to the general public, other agencies and/or elected officials.
3. Describe your experience conducting entry-level or increasingly complex policy analysis and formulating policy for a government program or project.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog  Basics of Writing a Strong Statement of Qualifications.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

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 

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.

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:

• Knowledge of Federal and State legislation and policies related to Broadband Internet Access Services, and the communications industry generally.
• Knowledge and experience working with U.S. Census data.
• Knowledge and experience using software like Tableau, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and other spatial analysis and/or visualization software.

Benefits

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 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 - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.

Job Tags

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