Job Posting: Standards Tools Development Unit Supervisor

California Energy Commission

JC-428326
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Standards Tools Development Unit Supervisor
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

$11,957.00 - $14,967.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/13/2024

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Program Manager of the Building Standards Branch, the incumbent has full supervisorial responsibility for the most complex and sensitive programs including administrative oversight, planning, organizing, directing, and managing the staff, programs, and work activities of the unit. The Standards Tools Development Unit works with a multidisciplinary staff of engineers, scientists, and contractors who develop, enhance, and maintain software tools and compliance manuals in support of the California Energy Code and statewide building decarbonization policies. The incumbent confers with the Program Manager, Deputy Director, Director, Executive Director, and Commissioners on a broad spectrum of technical subject areas within the unit’s portfolio. The incumbent represents the unit, branch, division, and the Commission before various state, federal, and local agencies, and organizations with roles in shaping the state’s energy policies; and participates in proceedings and hearings as a subject matter expert. The incumbent serves as an expert resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues, and participates in extensive engagement with other Commission divisions; state, federal, and local agencies; industry stakeholders; and the public.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/3504.aspx. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.

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

Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-428326
Position #(s):
535-430-3504-001
Working Title:
Standards Tools Development Unit Supervisor
Classification:
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
$11,957.00 - $14,967.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with a workforce of office-based and remote-centered workers. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento.

The California Energy Commission seeks a Program and Project Supervisor in the Efficiency Division. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about contributing to a clean, reliable, affordable and inclusive energy future for California while modeling an example for the world, join our diverse team of global energy leaders.

This position is open to interested applicants both inside and outside of state service. To be eligible to apply and be hired as a new-to-state-service employee, you must:

1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov.

2) Complete an assessment and score in the top ranks. Your assessment score determines your rank.
3) Submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the “Required Application Package Documents” section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.
Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.
2) The Job Control number JC-428326 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.
3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 430-408 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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: 5/13/2024

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 430-408 | JC-428326
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 430-408 | JC-428326
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications questions below.
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:
1. Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams developing, enhancing and maintaining software tools and manuals on schedule and within budget that meet design specifications.
2. Experience developing technical requirements and test plans for software that cost effectively meets user needs.
3. Experience with leadership principles and practices.
4. Ability to effectively motivate others and manage high-performance teams.
5. Experience supervising a diverse team, managing individual and team performance, and coordinating a portfolio of project and program plans.
6. Ability to proactively solve problems, identify and assess alternatives, and develop informed recommendations on complex topics.
7. Knowledge of technical and or policy matters pertaining to energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or load flexibility topics including state, national, and local policies; emerging technologies and measures; and/or strategies to realize energy efficiency savings and reduce emissions associated with new and existing buildings.
8. Ability to analyze technical information and data and summarize key takeaways for a variety of audiences.
9. Advanced written and oral communication skills.
10. Excellent attention to detail.
11. Ability to resolve conflict.
12. Ability to develop, maintain and ensure compliance with administrative policies, procedures and processes.

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
personnel.services@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

Include an SOQ that responds to the prompts below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit

How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.


1) Experience effectively leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for software design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance and improvements within a specified budget and schedule.
2) Experience developing technical requirements, test plans and manuals for software that cost effectively meets user needs.
3) Knowledge of technical and or policy matters pertaining to energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or load flexibility topics including state, national, and local policies; as well as the ability to effectively engage with a broad range of stakeholders including professional and trade organizations, building industry groups, utilities, federal, state, and local government agencies, compliance providers, advocates, and the general public.

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:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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