What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST position at California Energy Commission?
Under the general supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Air Pollution Specialist (APS) will be responsible for promoting environmental justice and equity policies for zero-emission vehicle technologies through community benefits quantification and the development of equitable projects (including projects that benefit low-income, disadvantaged, or historically underserved communities). This position will support the California Energy Commission’s work to ensure equity is embedded in the Clean Transportation Program investments and policies. This position will track and evaluate key outcomes and metrics associated with Clean Transportation Program projects, particularly as it relates to assessing equitable outcomes. This position will be responsible for developing strategies to educate staff and promote and embed equity in solicitations, reports, and other Clean Transportation Program products. In an effort to further increase access to zero-emission vehicles and to increase awareness of CEC's ZEV equity actions, this position will involve collaboration with multiple entities, including: community-based organizations; nonprofit organizations; environmental justice and equity organizations; California Native American tribes; low-income residents; underserved and justice communities; federal, state, regional, and local agencies; and other CEC staff, management, and executive leadership teams.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Air Pollution Specialist Series - CalHR. 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.
Hybrid and Telework Employees: Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.
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.- AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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 an Air Pollution Specialist in the Fuels and Transportation Division/Strategy, Equity, and Economic Benefits Branch/Program Integration Unit. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally.
This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:
- 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.
- Complete and pass the appropriate exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
- Click the link below for the class(es) you are applying to for the specific class assessment/exam information. You will need to follow the subsequent instructions to view the Examination Bulletin and to take the APS exam.
- To apply for this position, 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:
- 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.
- The Job Control number JC- 466266 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.
- Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 610-219 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
- Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
- 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: 3/4/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders including other government agencies, academics, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and the public.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis processes for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on public programs and investments.
- Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and interpret written and numerical research data and prepare research and statistical reports.
- Ability to apply research to inform policy and technical recommendations.
- Effective analytical and report writing skills, including proper grammar and punctuation.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate technical ideas, data, and information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Ability to make effective presentations and interact effectively with both internal and external parties.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including working effectively with a team on time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, build consensus, be a part of a team, and work collaboratively.
- Proficiency with word processing, database management, spreadsheets, models, and graphics.
- Knowledge of clean transportation and energy analysis.
Benefits
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
Include an SOQ that answers the questions 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.
- Describe your experience with analysis of economic impacts, opportunities, and public policy for zero-emission vehicles, fuels, and infrastructure, including emissions reductions. Please include any and all experience you have with equity projects.
- Describe your experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. What are some key points of consideration?
- Describe your experience with project management, and/or designing or implementing funding opportunities.
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.
