ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

State of California • Sacramento, CA

50d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Branch Manager in the Load Flexibility Branch of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent performs the most difficult assignments relating to engineering and economic studies of alternative electric generation methods and fuels and provides technical leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of the California Energy Commission's load management and flexible demand appliances policies and programs. The incumbent will require a high degree of skill in energy-related subjects, which are the most sensitive and complex due to the rapid development in the subject area.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at 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.
• 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 497805 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 460-091 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.
• Complete and pass the EGSPS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or advancing state energy and climate goals, load management, load flexibility, and demand-side management strategies and benefits.
• Experience planning, organizing, and directing efforts in the standards development and adoption process, including conducting pre-rulemaking and rulemaking processes consistent with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Experience developing, managing, or responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for high-volume IT data projects within the public sector, which meet requirements for increased reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Ability to write, analyze, evaluate, challenge, develop, and defend regulations and policies with decision makers and/or stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the CEC as a subject matter expert in meetings and/or workshops, public meetings, and conferences, and to work with a wide array of interested and affected stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, work collaboratively within a team, interact respectfully with stakeholders, and provide consultation to management and commissioners on complex technical concepts.
• Strong written and visual presentation skills, and experience with public speaking.
• Strong critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and experience using or creating data analysis tools.
• Experience mentoring and/or formally training others.

Responsibilities

• Performs the most difficult assignments relating to engineering and economic studies of alternative electric generation methods and fuels
• Provides technical leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of the California Energy Commission's load management and flexible demand appliances policies and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees