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Under the general direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory) in the Data Collection and Analysis Unit, the Energy Commission Specialist I independently performs a variety of the more sensitive and more complex technical and analytical tasks related to ongoing statewide energy data collection and energy demand. This work requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and ability that is demonstrably above the journey level. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead for collecting information about equipment energy use in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and dedicated technology that generates, or stores energy used by these buildings. The role of the technical lead is to ensure the Commission has a robust survey process by incorporating data collection that covers all aspects of energy use in appliances, equipment and behind-the-meter electric generation and storage technologies and captures information to determine how electric load is impacted in specific regions. These data contribute to more detailed and accurate energy demand forecasts and provide a basis from which California’s policy and decision makers can review, assess, revise, and enact California energy policy.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/4056.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.

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.

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. Work hours beyond the eight-hour workday or forty-hour workweek mat at times be required. 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

• ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST I (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
• ASSOCIATE ENERGY SPECIALIST (TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Department Information

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Application Instructions

• Project management experience, including creating project plans and schedules, prioritizing deliverables, and meeting deadlines.
• Experience collecting data and conducting analysis on large datasets.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with others. Ability to effectively write, review, and edit technical program information. Ability to gather, compile, analyze, interpret and communicate written and numerical research data to a diverse audience.
• Proficient on a personal computer. Experience with word processing, database management, spreadsheets, models, and data visualizations. Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word software programs. Familiarity with database management and data analytic tools.

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.