What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT) position at California Energy Commission?
*Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position*
The California Energy Commission seeks to fill one Energy Commission Specialist II position, serving as the Clean Transportation Specialist, in the CMO Unit.
The Fuels and Transportation Division administers the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program (CTP). The CTP is California’s lead program in deploying zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to support electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The CTP budget has increased in recent years. The program will deploy approximately $4 billion to invest in a broad portfolio of transportation projects and provide financial support for infrastructure projects. These projects will transform California's fuel and vehicle types to meet the state's climate change and public health policies.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Energy Commission Specialist/Supervisor (Technology Evaluation & Development) Series-CahHR. 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees may be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance.
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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
- ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST I (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST I (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
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 to fill one Energy Commission Specialist II position in the CMO 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 ECS II exam and/or the ECS I 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:
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: 4/18/2025Who 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.
- Other - Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for Statement of Qualifications information.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience managing contracts or grant agreements; budgets; procurement; and invoices.
- Ability to create a project plan, set milestones, and meet deliverables with high-quality and accurate products.
- Experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of transportation-related sectors, preferably in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and/or ZEV infrastructure deployment and planning.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing and editing for both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to draft public-facing material and content.
- Ability to research, write, and deliver effective presentations and interact effectively with both internal and external parties and decision makers.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience in communicating observations, results, and recommendations verbally and in writing to management and outside stakeholders.
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively.
- Proficiency on a personal computer and familiarity with word processing, database management, spreadsheets, models, and graphics.
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
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 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.
- Please describe your experience with electric vehicle infrastructure.
- Please describe your experience with contract or agreement management.
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.
