ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Reliability and Emergency Unit within Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the incumbent independently leads and performs the most difficult and complex engineering, economic, policy analysis relating to emergency planning and response for Californias energy systems (i.e., electricity, natural gas, and petroleum) to support electric and natural gas reliability, and ensure petroleum products are available during emergency situations. Analysis performed by the incumbent provides decisionmakers and the public with timely, useful information and objective analyses of emergency planning and response as it relates to Californias energy systems. The incumbent serves as the CECs lead coordinator for California Emergency Support Function 12, Energy & Utilities. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent utilizes a background in emergency planning and response for electric, petroleum, and natural gas system infrastructure and provides expert consultative services on the feasibility, impact, or potential of a variety of operations, projects, or proposals. These assignments require a high degree of knowledge, expertise, and skill beyond the journey level, and knowledge of electric and natural gas system reliability, petroleum systems emergency planning, and emergency response electric system resource planning. The incumbent works with management to implement strategy and with staff to develop work products and information that are accurate, objective, timely, and useful in meeting the CECs mission. The incumbent provides mentoring to junior staff to develop technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Program Specialist Series – 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.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.

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. Work hours above the eight-hour workday or forty-hour workweek may at times be required. 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 PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-442756

Position #(s):

535-810-4847-950

Working Title:

Lead Energy Emergency Coordinator

Classification:

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$9,832.00 – $12,300.00

(plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month)

# of Positions:

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 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 seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist I in the Energy Assessments Divisions Reliability Analysis Branch – Reliability and Emergency 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 also 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 [email protected].

2) Complete and pass the appropriate exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.

3) 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 exam. EGSPS I Examination

4) 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:

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 442756 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 RPA 810-017 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: 8/5/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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

Attn: RPA 810-017|JC-442756

715 P Street, MS-3

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission

RPA 810-017|JC-442756

1516 9th Street, MS-3

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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.
Other – Cover Letter Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

1) Experience working in an official capacity with state emergency response.

2) Deep knowledge of risks and vulnerabilities to the electric, gas, and petroleum sector. 3) Experience writing state or other public institution reports and plans.

4) Well-honed writing and editing skills.

5) Proven project management experience, managing from conception to completion.

6) Graduate degree in a related field.

7) Political acumen to engage in external and politically sensitive working groups.

8) Understanding of energy policies in California and throughout the United States.

9) Understanding of the technical aspects of nuclear power plants and their management. 10) Leadership skills to train junior staff on emergency response.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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
[email protected]

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

[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

California Energy Commission

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