Solar for All Program Lead

Under direction of the Program and Project Supervisor (PUC) of the Clean Energy & Technology Branch in the Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives (RREDI) Division, the incumbent serves as the program lead and independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work at the full journeyperson level, on the topics of related to the California Solar for All program. The Clean Energy & Technology Branch has primary responsibility of developing, launching, and administering clean energy incentive and grant funding programs, including other clean energy projects and policy efforts. The incumbent represents the division and the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various state, federal, and local energy agencies and regional, national, professional, and governmental bodies which significantly influence the state’s energy policies with respect to Clean Energy & Technology Branch activities. The incumbent will serve as the lead knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues as directed; and plays a primary lead role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public.

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.

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. 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 SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:

JC-450598

Position #(s):

535-550-4841-950

Working Title:

Solar for All Program Lead

Classification:

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,721.00 – $10,791.00

# of Positions:

1

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 Specialist I in the Solar for All 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.

This Position Is Open To Interested Applicants Who Qualify. This Can Be a Multi-step Process. To Be Eligible To Be Hired:

• 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] .
• Complete and pass the appropriate exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams .
• 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 Electric Generation System Specialist I exam .
• 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:

• 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.
• The Job Control number JC 450598 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.
• Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 550-101 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
• Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
• 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: 9/30/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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

Personnel Office – Postal

Attn: RPA 550-101 | JC 450598

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

Personnel Office – Drop Off

RPA 550-101 | JC 450598

715 P 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.
• Statement of Qualifications – Please see below for Statement of Qualifications information.

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:

• Knowledge of state energy and climate goals distributed solar and storage technologies, and strategies for deployment and project funding.
• Experience effectively leading technical projects and working in a team environment.
• Experience with state and federal funding programs supporting climate change and clean energy efforts.
• Experience with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and quantifying emissions reductions.
• Experience with developing, designing, or administering a funding program.
• Proficiency in performing energy calculations and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Experience writing and defending analyses, reports and recommendations with decision makers and stakeholders.
• Experience with engaging stakeholders and presenting in public forums.
• Experience supporting or advancing state programs or policies.

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.

Statement Of Qualifications

Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.

• Please describe your experience working on a program or project related to clean energy and provide an example of how you contributed to its goals and objectives.
• Please describe your experience leading a team on a project that involved designing, developing, and implementing from scratch. Describe the methods and tools you used to organize tasks and ensure timely delivery of key project milestones.
• Please describe any experience leading or participating in public workshops or forums and engaging with outside stakeholders (including leading or participating in discussions and meetings).

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.