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Electric Sustainability Specialist Electric Generation System Specialist I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Sustainability and Health (SH) Unit, the Electric Generation System Specialist I (EGSS I) serves as part of interdisciplinary and/or interdivisional teams to plan and implement the California Energy Commission's (CEC) research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) programs. The EGSS I performs responsible, varied and complex technical and analytical work to evaluate emerging electric generation and other load-balancing technologies in the context of California's electricity system resource plans, environmental resources, and related policies. They act as a lead in technical RD&D planning and evaluation, solicitation development and management, project management, policy input, participant engagement, guidance, and consultation services in the areas of sustainability as it relates to decarbonizing California's energy sector. The Energy Research & Development Division deploys over $300 million annually to advance new scientific approaches and technology innovations to meet the state's clean energy and climate change policies, including but not limited to the areas of renewable energy supply, building and industrial decarbonization, sustainable transportation, energy storage, energy distribution, resilience and reliability, and carbon management. The Sustainability and Resilience Branch invests in projects and applied research that increase community energy resilience and reliability, accelerate food production decarbonization, and support California's transition to a climate-resilient, equitable, and sustainable zero-carbon energy system. The SH Unit performs research to advance technologies and strategies that support a climate resilient energy sector; transition California's energy system to meet decarbonization, affordability, and equity objectives; quantify and mitigate energy-related impacts to human health and to the environment; quantify and reduce methane emissions from the energy sector; and contribute to California's Climate Change Assessments. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Specialist Series (4841). 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. 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. ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-488669 Position #(s): 535-360-4841-010 Working Title: Electric Sustainability Specialist Classification: ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number 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 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 Electric Generation System Specialist I in the Energy Research and Development Division/Sustainability and Resilience Branch/Sustainability and Health 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: 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 and pass the EGSS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams. 3) 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: 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 488669 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 360-034 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: 8/25/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. 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 Personnel Office - Postal Attn: RPA 360-034|JC-488669 715 P Street, MS-3 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application
Electric Sustainability Specialist Electric Generation System Specialist I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Sustainability and Health (SH) Unit, the Electric Generation System Specialist I (EGSS I) serves as part of interdisciplinary and/or interdivisional teams to plan and implement the California Energy Commission's (CEC) research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) programs. The EGSS I performs responsible, varied and complex technical and analytical work to evaluate emerging electric generation and other load-balancing technologies in the context of California's electricity system resource plans, environmental resources, and related policies. They act as a lead in technical RD&D planning and evaluation, solicitation development and management, project management, policy input, participant engagement, guidance, and consultation services in the areas of sustainability as it relates to decarbonizing California's energy sector. The Energy Research & Development Division deploys over $300 million annually to advance new scientific approaches and technology innovations to meet the state's clean energy and climate change policies, including but not limited to the areas of renewable energy supply, building and industrial decarbonization, sustainable transportation, energy storage, energy distribution, resilience and reliability, and carbon management. The Sustainability and Resilience Branch invests in projects and applied research that increase community energy resilience and reliability, accelerate food production decarbonization, and support California's transition to a climate-resilient, equitable, and sustainable zero-carbon energy system. The SH Unit performs research to advance technologies and strategies that support a climate resilient energy sector; transition California's energy system to meet decarbonization, affordability, and equity objectives; quantify and mitigate energy-related impacts to human health and to the environment; quantify and reduce methane emissions from the energy sector; and contribute to California's Climate Change Assessments. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Specialist Series (4841). 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. 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. ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-488669 Position #(s): 535-360-4841-010 Working Title: Electric Sustainability Specialist Classification: ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number 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 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 Electric Generation System Specialist I in the Energy Research and Development Division/Sustainability and Resilience Branch/Sustainability and Health 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: 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 and pass the EGSS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams. 3) 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: 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 488669 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 360-034 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: 8/25/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. 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 Personnel Office - Postal Attn: RPA 360-034|JC-488669 715 P Street, MS-3 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application