Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Consider meaningful work with California communities to address their broadband Internet access, affordability, and digital equity needs! Home-based work, some travel required.

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 PURA I or  PURA II 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.

The Broadband Caseworker Policy Analyst will conduct entry level technical, policy, and economic analysis to support local communities to engaging with broadband Internet access programs. The home-based, remote position will focus on one of two regions.

Caseworker Region A – A Caseworker Policy Analyst will service the following counties: Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Momo, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.

Caseworker Region B – A Caseworker Policy Analyst will service the following counties: San Luis Obispo, Kern, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial.

Under the direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Caseworker Policy Analyst (PURA I/II) will work with policy and technical team members to engage with local governments, joint power authorities and other entities to assess the need for broadband infrastructure to provide Internet and data services in unserved and underserved areas in California. The Caseworker Policy Analyst will conduct GIS/data analysis, technical, policy, economic and other analyses in support of outreach efforts, through public in-person and virtual meetings, including presenting information about broadband programs to government entities, businesses, non-profits, the public and service providers.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Home-Based

This position requires some 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# 462109
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 462111

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

Driver’s License required.

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 experiencingly complex policy analysis, GIS and/or data analysis, and formulating policy for a government program or project.
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 working independently on multiple projects, providing status reports on progress, and meeting internal and external deadlines.

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:

• Experience working in a team setting that involves GIS or data analysis, economic, technical or financial data and information.
• Experience working as a field representative involving complex and/or controversial intergovernmental negotiations and/or coordinating the work of representatives of various governmental agencies on large projects.
• Experience working or studying in the fields of IT, telecommunications, broadband or financing.

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

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Remote job, Work from home,

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