What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION position at California Energy Commission?
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Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position
Job Description and Duties: Under the general direction of the Program Manager of the Zero Emissions Vehicles Acceleration (ZEVA) Branch, the incumbent serves as the highest-level resource specialist and serves as the supervisor giving direction and conducting oversight of multiple staff members. The Program and Project Supervisor performs complex technical work relating to public utilities along with a variety of supervisory, program evaluation, planning, policy analyses, and formulation activities including technical review and feedback to staff on written work products. The incumbent leads, supervises, and directs a multi-disciplinary team working on a variety of technical and analytical tasks related to their Unit’s subject matter areas. The incumbent confers with and assists the Division, Executive, and Commissioner leadership on policies and objectives and coordinates the work of the section with other sections of the Division on a broad spectrum of subject areas within the unit’s portfolio. In addition, the Supervisor represents and supports the Division and Commission in meetings, briefings, conferences, and workshops, engaging other agencies, the Legislature, companies, research organizations, communities, and other stakeholders. The incumbent participates in investigations and hearings and testifies as an expert witness in proceedings; and prepares correspondence and reports.
The System Resiliency Unit within the ZEVA Branch is responsible for all work related to vehicle-grid integration and impacts to the electric grid by electric vehicles. The portfolio includes topics such as charger interoperability, bidirectional charging, smart charging, grid impact assessments, automated load management; the portfolio requires tasks such as program development, program and agreement management, maintaining relevant expertise, report writing, development of regulations and requirements, engagement on relevant legislative and policy matters, and more. The incumbent should have relevant experience and record of success relating to both the subject matter and advanced team management.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Program and Project Supervisor – 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.
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.- PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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 seek a Program and Project Supervisor, PUC in the Fuels and Transportation Division. 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 PPS 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: 2/22/2025Who 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with leadership, principles, and practices.
- Ability to effectively motivate others and manage high-performance teams.
- Experience supervising a diverse team, managing individual and team performance, and coordinating a portfolio of project and program plans.
- Ability to proactively solve problems, identify and assess alternatives, and develop informed recommendations on complex topics.
- Knowledge of zero-emission transportation, zero-emission infrastructure, and ZEV policy and technologies.
- Knowledge of vehicle-grid integration and the topics described in the job description.
- Ability to analyze technical information and data and summarize key takeaways for a variety of audiences.
- Advanced written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
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
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