How to Start a Career with the Public Advocates Office

Step One: Take an Exam to Qualify

Step Two: Once you have passed an exam for your job classification (Top 3 out of 5 Rank), you will be notified for all relevant job openings. Follow the instructions exactly of how to apply for a specific job.

Our current openings are listed below. This list is regularly updated with new opportunities. If you have questions about the application process, please contact andrew.rubang@cpuc.ca.gov.

CURRENT PUBLIC ADVOCATES OFFICE JOB OPENINGS

Program and Project Supervisor, Electricity Planning & Policy Branch, Electricity Markets Planning Section - final filing date: 08/11/2026

 

Legal Counsel, Attorney IV, Executive Branch - final filing date: 08/17/2026

 

*Please visit Our Team website for more information about Public Advocates Offices' branches and sections.

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