Under the general direction of the Climate Initiatives Branch Manager and Land Use Planning Unit Supervisor, in the Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division, the Electric Generation System Program Specialist I (EGSPS I) is required to have a high degree of skill to be able to lead and be responsible for varied, difficult, and complex technical analyses.
The Land Use Planning Unit is responsible for providing land use planning expertise for generation, storage, and transmission infrastructure to achieve Californias 100% clean electricity future. These activities include developing and implementing complicated analytical studies, geospatial analyses, and consultative assignments for CEC and other state agencies. The Unit supports policy development related to issues at the intersection of land use and infrastructure deployment. The Unit is responsible for developing land-use screens and conducting environmental and land-use evaluations to inform various state clean energy planning processes, including the California Public Utilities Commissions (CPUC) Integrated Resource Planning, interagency SB 100 modeling, and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Transmission Planning Process. The Unit provides expertise to leaders at local, state, and federal agencies through regular participation in interagency working groups. The Unit leads engagement efforts with stakeholders to communicate and inform development of studies, analyses, and policy related to land use and infrastructure deployment.
As a subject- matter expert, the incumbent will perform complicated analytical studies and consultative assignments in the field of electric generation and transmission system planning program areas including, renewable energy integration and reliability, and supporting infrastructure requirements, offshore wind resources, and land use planning. The incumbent will conduct analysis to support the siting and development of energy and transmission infrastructure in an environmentally responsible manner. In addition, the incumbent will work cooperatively with the different Energy Commission program staff involved in electric system infrastructure planning and development activities to improve the deployment of new electric generation and transmission opportunities within the western electricity system and its regulatory structure. This includes the ability to conduct land use analyses for clean electric generation and transmission, while maintaining a reliable and cost-efficient generation system
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4847.aspx. 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.
Pending DOF approval
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.
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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. 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.
Additional Documents
Position Details
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.
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 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. 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:
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: 9/19/2024
Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
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Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
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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:
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
Benefits
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 Services 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]
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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.
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