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Job Posting: Energy Commission Specialist II

California Energy Commission

JC-313795
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Energy Commission Specialist II
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

$7,152.00 - $8,889.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/1/2022

Job Description and Duties

The Energy Commission Specialist II (ECS II) is under general direction of the Electric Generation System Specialist III (EGSS III) (S) in the Renewable Energy Division’s (RED) Building Initiative for Low Emissions Development (BUILD) unit of the Building Decarbonization Incentive Office. The ECS II position is characterized by incumbents that are the most highly skilled practitioners who serve as a prime resource. The incumbent performs the most complex, and sensitive work that requires a high level of knowledge, skill and ability above the journey level. The incumbent is the lead staff and technical specialist responsible for technical, policy and fiscal/administrative work in RED’s distributed energy generation programs. The incumbent acts as the program lead for the BUILD program’s Education and Outreach (E&O) provider, manage and report funding metrics as required by the program’s Evaluation, Measurement and Verification (EM&V) third party contractor, and serve as subject matter expert for the BUILD Program Guidelines, in addition to other building decarbonization related program activities.

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

Working Conditions

The California Energy Commission offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers that relies on a high level of telework. Limited-in person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance -?whether office-based or remote-centric?- is essential to the successful performance in this position.?This position is remote centered which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time monthly from an alternate work location (i.e., teleworking).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-313795
Position #(s):
535-530-4185-XXX
Working Title:
Energy Commission Specialist II
Classification:
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
$7,152.00 - $8,889.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (the formal name for the California Energy Commission) was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address the energy challenges facing the state. The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, and leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Come be a part of the action and join our team today!

 

As a State agency serving all Californians, the California Energy Commission is committed to being an organization that embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Energy Commission plays an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive.

The Energy Commission encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers. The California Energy Commission headquarters are located in Sacramento, California.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Special Requirements

If submitting your completed application packages by mail or in-person, you must include the following:  

1) Eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, etc.) 

2) JC 313795

3) RPA 530-369  in the “Explanation Section” of the State Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678) 

4) An original signature 

 

Electronic submittal of application package through CalCareers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/) is preferred. 

 

Do not include any confidential information within your application package i.e. Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, exam results/scores, Limited Examination Appointment Program (LEAP) status, disability information, etc.

 

Please review the Minimum Requirements (or minimum qualifications) within the Class Specification and ensure that your application package clearly indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications as this will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

 

Include unofficial transcripts and/or degrees within your application package if you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement on which you are basing your eligibility on. If hired, you may be required to provide official transcripts and/or original degree.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a STD. 678. All applications must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month); and civil service class titles where applicable.

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.

Final Filing Date: 7/1/2022

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Energy Commission
Attn: RPA 530-369/ JC 313795
715 P Street, MS-3
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission
RPA 530-369/ JC 313795
1516 9th Street, MS-3
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Please see below for Statement of Qualifications information.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors provides the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledgeable about issues and strategies related to low-income residential housing programs, and effective education and outreach activities to ensure program participation and success.

• Experience analyzing decarbonization program policies and data for metrics reporting.

• Ability to act as a team or project leader, develop and maintain project schedules, interact professionally with program stakeholders, and provide expert consultation to management and decision makers.

• Proficient in communications both in writing and orally, analyzing, evaluating, developing, and supporting recommendations, conclusions, or policy reports.

• Perform collaboratively with both internal and external customers, plus program stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively employ computer techniques and leverage technology to problem solve, compose documents, analyze data and develop and prepare reports.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Personnel Office
(916) 654-4309
personnelservices@energy.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Carousel Gore
(916) 661-8122
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualifications

When completing the SOQ, be sure to title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question below and explain your answers thoroughly. Please include relevant places of employment, pertinent dates, duties performed, etc. when responding to each question. Responses must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced with no smaller than 12-point font.  

 

The responses shall address the following:

  1. Describe your knowledge of and experience with issues and strategies of developing low-income residential building programs.
  2. Please describe your experience with analyzing decarbonization program policies and data for metrics reporting.
  3. Describe your experience developing and coordinating outreach activities for program implementation or administration.

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered in place of responses to the SOQ.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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