Executive Assistant (JC-476889) - Executive Division/Executive Director's Office

This position is advertised as Limited-Term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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.

Do you want to be an integral part of a collaborative team that supports the California Public Utilities Commission’s mission to provide safe and reliable access to essential services like electricity, gas, water, and communications for all Californians? With over 100 staff from diverse backgrounds, the Executive Director’s Office and External Affairs Division collaborate with other CPUC Divisions and partners to develop and enforce policies and regulations for essential utility services. As strategic agency partners, our team prioritizes building trust, fostering engagement, connecting teams, and delivering impactful results. Staff advise CPUC Commissioners and work in coordination with the Governor’s Office, the California Legislature, and a variety of external stakeholders.

We are seeking two Executive Assistants to provide essential administrative support: one for our Executive Director, and one for our Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs and the Division’s Directors. If you are called to public service and want to be part of an important mission with a big impact, then this is the job and place for you!

Under direction of the Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs, the Executive Assistant will independently perform administrative and secretarial tasks, including facilitating and scheduling site visits and other virtual and in-person meetings, reviewing and screening incoming correspondence, maintaining and updating records, handling and researching sensitive Division matters, and working with staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director and/or Division Directors’ Offices.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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