The California Energy Commission is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future for all. As the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, the Energy Commission is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy.

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Driving California towards a 100% clean energy future for all.

Are you a customer focused innovator and problem solver? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Division Liaison for the Administrative and Financial Management Services Division.Our Division Liaison will perform a variety of technical and analytical staff work and consultative services for management and staff within the Administrative Services Division. This is an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) state classification and will serve as an administrative liaison, which is an intermediary for administrative staff on financial, human resources, business services, training, and information technology matters.CEC is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future for all. As the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, the Energy Commission is committed to reducing energy costs and environmental impacts of energy use while ensuring a safe, resilient, and reliable supply of energy. ** Telework option available, but hired candidate must reside somewhere in California before starting. Desirable Qualifications:•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong interpersonal skills and ability serve as a liaison between stakeholders.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to gather, analyze and synthesize complex information.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Independently researching information and drafting comprehensive responses.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developing and disseminating various communication materials and reports.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with project management tools and maintaining tracking systems.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with state procurement and travel systems.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Microsoft 365 tools - Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and Planner.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interest in energy and climate change issues a plus.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commitment to customer service. Required Application Package Documents<ol><li>Completed STD 678 Application template – (CalCareers document)</li><li>Statement of Qualifications (see CalCareers post for instructions)</li></ol> Apply today! CalCareers link with official application instructions: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472187">https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472187</a> Final Filing Deadline:&nbsp;April 15th, 2025 For any questions about the position or application process please contact Bjorn Shepard with the California Energy Commission recruitment team at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov">Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov</a>

Division Liaison

<h3>Job Description and Duties</h3>The California Energy Commission seeks an Attorney III in the Hearing and Advisory Unit of the Chief Counsel’s Office to provide support to the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program. The Chief Counsel’s Office is a full-service law office involved in all phases of Commission activity, and attorneys have an opportunity to work directly and closely with the state’s principal energy policymakers. Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel or the Chief Counsel, depending on the assignment, the Attorney III will be responsible for providing a broad spectrum of legal advice on diverse legal issues in areas such as energy, environmental, and administrative law. The Attorney III’s work includes appearances before the Commission and may include appearances in other state and federal agencies. The position will be located in the Hearing and Advisory Unit. Attorneys in this unit perform a variety of functions, including: • providing legal advice and support to the Commission and its staff on matters of statewide and regional significance, including electricity reliability, Western resource planning, and implementation of incentive programs as the agency leads the state to a 100% clean energy future for all. • providing legal advice and support to the Commission and its staff on transforming transportation to help meet the state’s trailblazing climate goals; • co-presiding with Commissioners on power plant licensing cases, including geothermal facilities advanced to help the state transition to 100% clean energy; • providing legal advice and analysis on state and federal legislation, rulemakings, and other proceedings, including activities at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, and others; • working with counterparts at sister agencies to develop legislation to facilitate California’s transition to 100% clean energy in a reliable and equitable manner; • providing legal advice and support to the Commission and its staff in its first-in-the-nation regulation of the petroleum industry; • providing legal advice to Commissioners and staff on a variety of other matters, including complaint or investigation proceedings, open meetings, conflicts of interest, and energy policy matters. • providing legal advice and support to the Commission and its staff on matters related to the clean transportation program, zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and related subjects, and regulatory rulemakings of statewide and regional significance.

Clean Transportation Program Attorney III

📢 #CalEnergy is seeking an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist to join our Fuels and Transportation Division (FTD)!
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This specialist role will help administer the Clean Transportation Program, which is investing more than $1 billion to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure and support in-state manufacturing and workforce training and development. The specialist will serve in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Analysis Branch under the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Unit and will act as the Energy Commission&rsquo;s project manager for agreements and work with the unit on the block grants to accelerate deployment of EV charging infrastructure.
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The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Unit emphasizes large-scale and rapid deployment of infrastructure. It works with third-party implementers on rebate projects that play a key role in advancing standards, technology requirements and expediting the state&rsquo;s ZEV and infrastructure transition.
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⚡Apply before 10/13/2024!&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4dca41F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/4dca41F</a>
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✔️Salary Range: $6,512.00 - $8,093.00 per month, full benefits, PTO, and state pension plan!
✔️Hybrid telework option available (California based position).
✅ Work for a diverse state agency with the mission of creating a CLEAN energy future for all!
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Desirable Qualifications:
1) Ability to think critically and develop creative solutions to barriers associated with electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment.
2) Ability to create a project plan, set milestones, and meet deliverables with high-quality and accurate products.
3) Experience working independently and as part of a team.
4) Demonstrated knowledge of transportation and energy related sectors, including zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and/or ZEV infrastructure deployment and planning.
5) 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.
6) Experience in communicating observations, results, and recommendations verbally and in writing to management and outside stakeholders.
7) Experience managing contracts or agreements with multiple deliverables and competing timelines.
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📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about this opportunity or eligibility requirements: Careers@Energy.ca.gov

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist

📢 #CalEnergy seeks a Regulation Specialist to join our Regulations and Legislative Unit of the Fuels and Transportation Division!&nbsp;This key position will help lead regulatory rulemakings related to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure. FTD administers the Clean Transportation Program which invests in a broad portfolio of transportation and fuel-related projects throughout the state, with an emphasis on ZEV infrastructure to support electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The division engages in regulatory activities and data collection to inform ZEV infrastructure deployment and to support the transition to ZEVs. Additional tasks related to the rulemaking process include stakeholder outreach and interacting with the market, monitoring regulatory developments, and serving as a subject matter expert on aspects of ZEV policy, and data analysis.&nbsp;Prior experience working in a ZEV infrastructure policy role or in a regulatory capacity is desirable! Exceptional interpersonal skills are critical for this role. We are looking for candidates with strong project management skills looking to contribute to a diverse and multi-disciplinary team. Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!&nbsp;⚡Apply to this career opportunity by 3/28/2024 here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/4hCwYkO">https://bit.ly/4hCwYkO</a>&nbsp;✅ Hybrid telework option available (California based position)✅ Salary Range: $5,746.00 - $11,121.00 per month, great benefits, and generous pension program!✅ Work for a diverse state agency with a meaningful mission&nbsp;<h3>Desirable Qualifications</h3>In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:<ol><li>Project management experience, including the ability to create project plans and schedules, prioritize conflicting deliverables, and meet deadlines.</li><li>Knowledge of ZEV infrastructure; prior experience working in a ZEV infrastructure policy role is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of the regulatory process; experience leading or actively participating in rulemakings is desirable.</li><li>Experience contributing to diverse and multi-disciplinary peer teams and the ability to identify key items in complex projects with many variables.</li><li>Ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and foster collaboration.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including effective writing and editing for both technical and non-technical audiences; ability to communicate observations, results, and recommendations verbally and in writing to management and outside stakeholders.</li></ol>📬Connect with our Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about this opportunity or eligibility requirements: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Careers@Energy.ca.gov">Careers@Energy.ca.gov</a>

Regulation Specialist (Air Pollution Specialist)

The California Energy Commission seeks a Senior Environmental Planner in the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division / Siting and Environmental Branch / CEQA Project Management 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.***Please note, this is a California state job opportunity, all interested applicants are required to officially apply through CalCareers here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468453">https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468453</a>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.California Energy CommissionJob Code-468453Working Title: Project Manager State Job Classification: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNERSalary Range: $8,425.00 - $10,469.00 per MonthFinal Filing Date: 3/20/2025The Senior Environmental Planner performs a variety of analytical and team lead tasks. The Senior Environmental Planner serves in a lead capacity over an interdisciplinary team of technical specialists that conduct environmental analyses for energy facility licensing, exemption and compliance, electric generation resource planning, electric transmission corridor planning, energy conservation, energy technology development, and energy policy and planning. The Senior Environmental Planner acts as a consultant performing the most difficult and complex work essential to programs of statewide significance, and advises on procedural, legislative, and technical matters.<h3>Desirable Qualifications</h3>1) Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute towards shared goals. 2) Ability to effectively write and edit technical information. 3) Ability to track progress and apply project management principles, methodologies, and tools. 4) Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences. 5) Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills, with experience interfacing with internal staff, external stakeholders, and agencies. 6) Knowledge and experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or conducting environmental reviews for complex projects.📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about available opportunities or eligibility requirements: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Careers@Energy.ca.gov">Careers@Energy.ca.gov</a>

Senior Environmental Planner - Project Manager

The California Energy Commission seeks a Civil Engineer in the Geosciences Unit of the Engineering Branch of the Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection (STEP) 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!***Please note, this is a California state job opportunity, all interested applicants are required to officially apply through CalCareers here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468998">https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468998</a>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.California Energy CommissionJob Code-468998Working Title: Civil EngineerJob Classification: ENGINEER,CIVILSalary Range: $6,299.00 - $11,798.00 per MonthFinal Filing Date to apply: 3/24/2025This position reviews and evaluates the construction, operation, and maintenance of energy facilities and power plants for water supply, waste-water disposal, waste, water quality, and stormwater to assess the potential impacts on human health and the environment. This role also must have specific experience in analysis of site hydrology and hydraulic design and construction of water conveyance facilities such as basins, levees, canals, natural channels or ditches and other facilities for conveyance and mitigation of storm and flood water flows.The incumbent reviews sensitive project sites that may have issues involving flooding and stormwater management, discharges to impaired water bodies, depleted groundwater and surface water resources, wastewater management and disposal methods, and solid waste management and disposal; responds to soils or water resources issues that may arise regarding power plant operations; and conducts investigations to determine if any violations of the program's regulations, the Energy Commission's conditions of certification, or the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have occurred. The incumbent also conducts soil and water resource investigations, studies, and analytical evaluations that contribute to Energy Commission's policy and planning responsibilities.📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about available opportunities or eligibility requirements: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Careers@Energy.ca.gov">Careers@Energy.ca.gov</a>

Civil Engineer - California Energy Commission

Are you an energy industry leader with experience in production cost modeling? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Supply Planning Unit Supervisor to lead a technical team on electricity supply modeling to inform the state policy on our path to 100 percent clean electricity. This opportunity is a Program and Project Supervisor, PUC state classification in the Reliability Analysis Branch within the Energy Assessments Division (EAD).The Supply Planning Unit Supervisor serves as the highest-level resource specialist and performs difficult technical work relating to evaluating current and potential future state electricity supply scenarios for California. The scope includes utilizing production cost models and other reliability models to evaluate a variety of electricity supply scenarios for California and the Western Interconnection to meet its clean energy and reliability goals, which are used to inform state energy policy.EAD assesses California's electricity, natural gas, petroleum, and transportation systems and trends to provide information to the state's decision makers and the public. These assessments inform the development, and implementation, of energy policies that balance the need for adequate resources with economic, public health, safety, and environmental goals. Desirable Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience in supervising a technical program or other analytic function, especially in times of organizational change. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of a team of technical specialists with at times varying priorities and to lead them toward the production of timely, quality work products. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Solid experience with project management techniques.&nbsp;</li><li>At least a general knowledge of electricity system resource planning or electricity system reliability modeling. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to build a team and direct, motivate, and earn the respect of staff. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to manage and resolve conflict. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to represent the Division in meetings and/or workshops with agencies, interest groups/public as well as public meetings, conferences, and hearings.</li><li>Excellent writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills. </li><li>Experience in electricity system production cost modeling and/or capacity expansion modeling, a broad understanding of the state’s energy policies, and their impact on energy demand and the state’s electricity system.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with large databases and programming languages such as Python.</li><li>Production cost modeling experience (ideally PLEXOS).</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr>Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside somewhere in California before starting. Required Application Package Documents<ol><li>Resume</li><li>Cover Letter – describing why you are the best candidate</li><li>Application Template (STD 678 state application template)</li></ol>&nbsp; Link to CalCareers with official application instructions: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=461740">https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=461740</a> Filing Deadline: March 17th, 2025&nbsp;For any questions about this position or the application process please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov">Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov</a> to connect with the CEC recruitment team.

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Clean Transportation Program Attorney III

Clean Transportation Program Attorney III

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist

Regulation Specialist (Air Pollution Specialist)

Regulation Specialist (Air Pollution Specialist)

Senior Environmental Planner - Project Manager

Senior Environmental Planner - Project Manager

Civil Engineer - California Energy Commission

Civil Engineer - California Energy Commission

Supply Planning Unit Supervisor

Supply Planning Unit Supervisor

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