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Job Description
Senior Transportation Analyst Public Utilities Commission
JC-521466
- Senior Transportation Analyst
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST V
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00 per
Month Final Filing Date:
6/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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 PURAV or PURAIV to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on "How to apply". For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process. Click PURAV or PURAIV to open the examination bulletin. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process. 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 California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is seeking a Senior Transportation Analyst to regulate autonomous vehicle passenger services and transportation network companies operating in California. This role sits within the CPUC's Transportation Licensing and Analysis Branch (TLAB), which holds direct regulatory authority over AV operators including Waymo, and TNCs like Uber and Lyft. The analyst will shape policy that directly affects how millions of Californians move through their daily lives.
Responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing regulatory frameworks for AV passenger services and TNCs, translating emerging technology realities into durable policy
Advising Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and CPUC leadership on transportation safety, accessibility, and emerging business models
Analyzing data from CPUC's AV incident and TNC safety datasets to identify trends, inform rulemaking, and hold regulated entities accountable
Engaging regulated companies, academic researchers, and partner agencies to build workable policy under conditions of rapid technological change
Supporting interagency coordination on zero-emission fleet transitions within the for-hire transportation sector You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position is advertised as Limited-Term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. 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# 521464 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. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$9,631.00 - $12,054.00 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.
Shall Consider:
PUBLIC UTILITIES REGULATORY ANALYST IV
$8,766.00 - $10,973.00
# of
Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information Consumer Protection and Enforcement (CPED)/Transportation Licensing & Analysis /
Transportation Analysis Section Department Website:
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements Authenticity of Application Materials Application materials must reflect your own knowledge, experience, and qualifications in your own words. Generic or templatized responses that do not address the specific requirements of this position, or that appear to misrepresent your qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process. Reviewers are specifically evaluating whether your responses demonstrate direct, personal familiarity with the work described. Resume Please submit a resume. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The resume should be no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced, and not exceed two typewritten pages. Place your name and job control number
JC-521466
in the header. Include your education and work history in reverse chronological order with bulleted descriptions of your relevant experience. Your resume will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored. Cover Letter Please submit a cover letter. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The cover letter should be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and not exceed one typewritten page. Use a standard letter format of your choosing. Place your name and job control
JC- 521466
number in the header. The cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and describe why you are interested in applying for this position. Your cover letter will be scored based on writing quality, clarity, and organization. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored. SOQ Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Read and follow the instructions carefully. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, no more than two typewritten pages, and organized in the order described below. Place your name and job control number
JC-521466
in the header. Number sections according to the questions listed below. Submittals that do not follow these instructions may not be scored. Your SOQ will be scored for writing quality and for content based on the description and applicability of your experience, including transportation experience as applicable, to the categories listed below. Note that unnumbered introductory paragraphs to the SOQ are unnecessary and will not be scored for content. Describe your experience conducting complex policy, regulatory, and/or technical analyses, including how you gathered, processed, analyzed, and interpreted relevant data. Please describe an example of how you communicated your analysis to managers and/or decision-makers and the outcomes of your analysis. Highlight any experience in transportation or transportation electrification, if applicable.
Provide an example of managing a complex project or contributing to key project components, including establishing schedules, ensuring timely delivery of work products under deadlines, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Include outcomes where relevant, particularly in transportation policy.
Describe your experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry representatives, or academic researchers, to develop and implement policies or programs. Highlight specific examples where your actions led to impactful outcomes. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide. 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.
