Job Information
California Energy Commission Electric Generation System Specialist I in Sacramento, California
Electric Generation System Specialist I ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I
$8,550.00 - $10,579.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 4/30/2024
Job Description and Duties
Under direction of Electric Generation System Specialist III (S), in the Clean Energy and Technology Branch the incumbent independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work at the full journeyperson level, on the topics of renewable energy technologies and programs. The Clean Energy and Technology Branch has primary responsibility of clean energy projects and policy efforts as well as providing electric generation system data and analytics support and managing complex technical contracts. 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 REDDI and Clean Energy and Technology Branch activities. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues as directed; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Specialist Series - CalHR. (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/4841.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. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CECRecruitmentSurvey) .
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (https://www.CalCareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23064963&name=DutyStatementProposedEGSSI-FINAL.pdf) .
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 the successful performance in this position. Occasional travel may 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 SPECIALIST I (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=4841)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=426350)
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-426350
Position #(s):
535-550-4841-001
Working Title:
Electric Generation System Specialist I
Classification:
ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I
$8,550.00 - $10,579.00
# 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 the energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, and 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 (https://resources.ca.gov/About-Us/our-new-headquarters) in downtown Sacramento.
The CEC seeks an Electric Generation System Specialist I in the GRDA and Analytics 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 CEC 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 both inside and outside of state service. To be eligible to apply and be hired as a new-to-state-service employee, you must:
Create an online CalCareers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/CreateNewAccount.aspx) account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov .
Complete an assessment (https://www.energy.ca.gov/careers/examsassessments) and score in the top ranks. Your assessment score determines your rank.
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 JC 426350 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 550-532 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: 4/30/2024
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. 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
Attn: RPA 550-532 | JC 426350
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 550-532 | JC 426350
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.
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:
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary projects, consultants, staff, and students, at times dealing with competing work priorities and deadlines.
Ability to effectively write, review, and edit technical program information.
Ability to gather, compile, analyze, interpret and communicate written and numerical research data.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to reason logically and creatively while analyzing a variety of analytical techniques.
A broad understanding of electric generation technologies, electric generation system operations, reliability, and decarbonization.
Strong knowledge and understanding of renewable energy generation technologies and associated generation and capacity, reliability, and decarbonization.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and be comfortable working closely with policymakers and executive level managers.
Ability to work well with others and get along with diverse staff throughout the CEC and with outside stakeholders.
Ability to easily adapt to change and to act effectively under pressure.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx) website and the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/) 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 Personnel.services@energy.ca.gov
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 Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
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 (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OHR/Careers/5How-to-Write-a-Statement-of-Qualifications?search=how%20to%20write%20a%20Statement%20of%20qualification) for instructions.
Please describe your experience in electric generation system data and analytics and provide an example of a project in data management solutions you participated in, your responsibilities in the effort, and how you interacted with the IT team.
Please describe your understanding of data modernization and high-quality database development. Provide an example of a project you participated in with technical efforts focused on supporting Federal or State programs and include the lessons you learned from that project.
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.