Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory) of the Load Flexibility Branch of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of automated daily load shifting and systemwide decarbonization. The Load Flexibility Branch has primary responsibility of developing and implementing load management standards and flexible demand appliances programs, policies, and regulations, that enable automated flexible demand, in a feasible, consumer-friendly, and cost-effective manner. In addition, 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 Load Management Unit and Load Flexibility 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.

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at  . 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.

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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.

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 440899 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 460-004 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.

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 load management, load flexibility, and demand-side management.
• Proficiency with SQL database design (SQL is a standard language for storing, manipulating, and retrieving data in databases.) and application programming interface (API) programming at the project management level. Specifically, familiarity with designing database enhancements, fixes to address user feedback, and work tracking to communicate with programmers.
• Experience leading large data projects with cloud-based solutions which meet requirements for increased reliability, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Ability to learn and understand complex technical IT and demand side energy management concepts.
• Proficiency in writing, analyzing, evaluating, challenging, developing, and defending policy reports.
• Proficiency in performing energy calculations and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, collaboratively work within a team, interact respectfully with stakeholders, and provide consultation to management and commissioners.
• Experience leading technical projects.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job, Local area, Remote job, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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