Clean Transportation Workforce Specialist ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT) $7,367.00 - $9,422.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 1/1/2025 Job Description and Duties The Fuels and Transportation Division is recruiting for a highly motivated and team-oriented Energy Commission Specialist II within the Strategy, Equity, and Economic Benefits Branch. The Program Integration Unit invites applicants to join a friendly team of professional staff leading the investment planning, benefits tracking, workforce training and development initiatives, and community engagement for the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. The Clean Transportation Program is California’s lead program in deploying zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to help achieve California's ambitious air quality, climate, and environmental justice goals. Under the general supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Energy Commission Specialist II will be responsible for a wide variety of analytical tasks associated with the Clean Transportation Program and related workforce development. The position will provide expert guidance on highly complex technical and economic issues related to the development and use of zero-emission vehicle technologies in California’s transportation sector. The position will serve as a lead program planning and program implementation specialist and will support the California Energy Commission’s work to ensure workforce training and development that leads to high quality jobs is embedded in the Clean Transportation Program investments and policies. The position will track and evaluate key outcomes and metrics associated with Clean Transportation Program projects, particularly as it relates to assessing job outcomes. The position will have responsibility for projects requiring coordination with staff inside and outside of the California Energy Commission. The MQs for this classification can be found at Energy Commission Specialist Series – CalHR (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. 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 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CECRecruitmentSurvey) . You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement (https://www.CalCareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=25872497&name=ECSIIDutyStatement.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 successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location. Travel to attend in-person meetings or events at headquarters in Sacramento, CA will be at your personal expense. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. + ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT) (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=4185) Additional Documents + Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=459781) + Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-459781 Position #(s): 535-610-4185-XXX Working Title: Clean Transportation Workforce Specialist Classification: ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT) $7,367.00 - $9,422.00 # 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 (https://resources.ca.gov/About-Us/our-new-headquarters) in downtown Sacramento.The California Energy Commission seeks an Energy Commission Specialist II in the Fuels and Transportation Division/Strategy, Equity, and Economic Benefits Branch/Program Integration 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 (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 .2) Complete and pass the appropriate exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams (https://www.energy.ca.gov/careers/examsassessments) 3) 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 exam. i. + ECS II Exam (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1679) 4) 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. 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 459781 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 610-190 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: 1/1/2025 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 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 610-190 | JC-459781 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 610-190 | JC-459781 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 Statement of Qulaifications (SOQ) intructions below. 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: + Ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders including other government agencies, academics, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and the public. + Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to solve complex problems. + Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and interpret research to inform policy and technical recommendations. + Effective analytical and report writing skills, including proper grammar and punctuation. + Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate technical ideas, data, and information to diverse audiences and the ability to make effective presentations. + Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, build consensus, be a part of a team, and work collaboratively on time-sensitive projects. + Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on public programs and investments. + Proficiency with word processing, database management, spreadsheets, models, and graphics. + Knowledge of clean transportation and energy analysis. 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. 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 (SOQ) Instructions 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. + Describe your experience with analysis of economic impacts, opportunities, and public policy related to zero-emission vehicles, fuels, and infrastructure. Please include any experience you have with workforce training and development projects. + Describe your experience working with and coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders. + Describe your experience communicating technical information to a non-technical audience. What are some key points of consideration? + Describe your experience with project management, and/or designing or implementing funding opportunities. 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.