Electric Generation System Specialist I

Electric Generation System Specialist I ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 2/11/2026 Job Description and Duties The Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) is one of Californiau2019s key programs for advancing renewable energy. The program sets continuously escalating renewable energy procurement requirements for the stateu2019s load-serving entities. The California Energy Commission (Energy Commission) verifies the eligibility of renewable energy procured for RPS compliance for all load-serving entities and determines RPS compliance for publicly owned utilities. Under the direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, for the RPS Verification and Compliance Unit within the Clean Energy Infrastructure Branch of the Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection (STEP) division, the incumbent performs or directs varied and complex analytical and consultative assignments in the evaluation, strategic planning, and development projects regarding verification of and compliance with Californiau2019s RPS program. Analysis performed by the incumbent provides decision-makers and the public with timely, useful information and objective analyses of RPS Program compliance, electricity systems, markets, and issues. The incumbent will interface with and lead stakeholder outreach at all levels including state and federal agencies, load serving entities, local communities, Tribal Nations, and environmental non-governmental organizations; and participate in interagency workgroups, and review documents related to Californiau2019s RPS program and achievement impacts from renewable energy projects, including planning and conducting public workshops. The incumbent will also work cooperatively with the different Energy Commission program staff involved in electric system infrastructure planning and development activities to ensure the successful implementation of the RPS program. The incumbent may serve as a project lead over other technical and analytic staff. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Specialist I . ( 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. Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. 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. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. 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-505204 Position #(s): 535-720-4841-002 Working Title: Electric Generation System Specialist I Classification: ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # 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 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 Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division / Clean Energy Infrastructure Branch / RPS Verification and Compliance 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: 1) Create an online CalCareers ( account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series u2013 YouTube or contact . 2) Complete and pass the EGSS I 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 u201cRequired Application Package Documentsu201d section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include u201ctou201d and u201cfromu201d dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications. State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement. Department Website: 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 505204 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 720-166 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: 2/11/2026 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. 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 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 720-166JC-505204 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 720-166JC-505204 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 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 - 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. 1. Describe your experience preparing written briefings and reports on electric renewable energy topics and policy matters, including the Renewables Portfolio Standard, for decision-making purposes and for non-technical audiences. 2. Describe your experience conducting quantitative analysis using large datasets for compliance or decision-making purposes. 3. Describe your experience working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, electric industry, and regulatory professionals, and members of the public. 4. Describe your experience effectively communicating technical policy information, verbally and in writing to decision makers and the public. 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. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills. 2. Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary projects, consultants, staff, and students, at times dealing with competing work priorities and deadlines. 3. Ability to effectively write, review, and edit technical program information. 4. Ability to gather, compile, analyze, interpret and communicate written and numerical program data. 5. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to reason logically and creatively. 6. Strong knowledge and understanding of Californiau2019s RPS program, energy generation technologies and associated generation and capacity. 7. Familiarity with Californiau2019s Administrative Procedure Act (Government Code section 11340 et seq.) and experience in conducting state-agency rulemakings in accordance with Office of Administrative Law procedural requirements. 8. A broad understanding of renewable energy credit tracking systems (Western Renewable Electricity Generation System), and emerging grid market developments (California Independent System Operatoru2019s Western Energy Imbalance Market, Extended Day-Ahead Market, and Subscriber Participating Transmission Owner Model) renewable electric generation technologies and system operations. 9. Mathematical modeling design, use, and techniques, including the design, maintenance and/ or use of database systems. 10. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 11. Ability to meet tight deadlines and be comfortable working closely with policymakers and executive level managers. 12. Ability to work well with others and get along with diverse staff throughout the Energy Commission and with outside stakeholders. 13. Ability to easily adapt to change and to act effectively under pressure. 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: Human Resources Contact: Personnel Office (916) 654-4309 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 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.

Created: 2026-01-23