Western Interconnection Coordination Lead

<p>Energy Wonk Alert! The CEC is seeking an ambassador to the Western Interconnection. Are you a subject matter expert in electric reliability, resources, transmission, and markets? Read on to learn more about a high-level opening!</p> <p>California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a <strong>Western Interconnection Coordination Lead</strong> to be the ambassador for committees, forums, activities, and other work relating to the Western Interconnection. This opportunity is an Electric Generation System Program Specialist II <strong>(EGSPS II)</strong> state classification in the Reliability &amp; Emergency Unit within the Energy Assessments Division (EAD).</p> <p>The <strong>EGSPS II</strong> will lead economic and policy analysis relating to electric reliability, electricity system markets, electric transmission, electric generation technologies and performance, and electricity system operations throughout the Western Interconnection.</p> <p><strong><u><br />Desirable Qualifications:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Understanding of Western Interconnection (WI) electric/gas system operations and industry; working knowledge of reliability regulation.</li> <li>Experience in tracking and development of electricity markets.</li> <li>Deep knowledge of and experience in various forums, stakeholder groups in the WI (CREPC, WIRAB, WIEB, WECC, WestTEC, WRAP, others).</li> <li>Demonstrated relationships with western state lead energy staff, WECC personnel, utility technical.</li> <li>Well-honed writing and editing skills.</li> <li>Experience conceptualizing and leading technical projects; demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information to a lay audience.</li> <li>Ability to track and evaluate energy generation technologies, their associated characteristics and roles in western interconnection resource planning.</li> <li>Understanding of energy policies in California and throughout the WI, including environmental and cultural protection policies affecting system planning, operation and carbon reduction.</li> <li>Graduate degree in a related field (e.g., law, energy policy, engineering, etc.)</li> <li>Social and political acumen to engage in diverse stakeholder activities.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>** Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.<br /><br /><br /></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Required Application Package Documents</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Resume</li> <li>Cover Letter &ndash; one page describing why you are the best candidate</li> <li>Application Template (STD 678 state application template)</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /></strong><strong>Link to CalCareers with official application instructions:</strong> <br /><a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=442456"><strong>https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=442456</strong></a></p> <p><br /><strong><u>Filing Deadline</u></strong>: Wednesday August 23rd, 2024<br /><br /></p> <p>For any questions about this position or the application process please email <a href="mailto:Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov"><strong>Bjorn.Shepard@energy.ca.gov</strong></a><strong> </strong>to connect<strong> </strong>with the CEC recruitment team.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>