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Current Job Opportunities at the Energy Commission

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Our work teams are composed of energy analysts, Energy Commission specialists, planners, engineers, electric generation system specialists, electric transmission system specialists, health and safety specialists, and administrative and support staff.

The positions below are open to people who have successfully passed a competitive Energy Commission open civil service examination and are eligible on a list; are current and former State employees eligible for the vacant positions under transfer or reinstatement rules.

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Open Positions by Division

 

Efficiency and Renewables Division

The division lets all Californians know that wise energy use is a great investment both for the economy and the environment. The division makes the state's businesses, homes and appliances more energy efficient by developing and implementing the nation's most stringent building and appliance standards. The division helps streamline energy use in farms, factories, water systems and processing plants. This division supports the expansion of utility scale power generated by renewable resources, and designed and oversees an aggressive program to make new homes both energy efficient and powered by solar PV.

Energy Commission Specialist II
RPA # 560-386
Issued 3/30/12. Final filing date: Until filled.

Energy Commission Specialist III
RPA # 410-385
Issued 3/30/12. Final filing date: Until filled.

CEA 3, Deputy Director, Efficiency and Renewable Energy Division Examination Announcement
Issued March 22, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.


Electricity Supply Analysis Division

The Energy Commission's newly formed division assesses California's electricity and natural gas systems. Its goal is to give policy makers accurate information in making decisions that result in ample and affordable energy supplies.

Electric Generation System Program Specialist II - PENDING DPA APPROVAL. RPA #800-466.
Issued April 20, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist III (FO) - Will consider downgrading to Energy Commission Specialist II (FO) for Recruitment Purposes. RPA #820-279. POS #820-4949-001
Issued January 9, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement


Energy Research and Development Division

The division supports electricity demand side management and the research, development and demonstration of new technologies to ensure an ample and affordable supply of electricity. The division provides grants and contracts to institutions and individuals involved in research and development of energy technologies and related scientific work.

Energy Commission Specialist II RPA #580-474
Issued May 1, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Associate Energy Specialist (TED) RPA #560-463.
Issued April 20, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Energy Commission Supervisor II (TED) RPA #540-464.
Issued April 20, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Associate Energy Specialist (Technology Evaluation And Development) RPA #540-387.
Reissued 3/30/12. Final filing date: Until filled.

Energy Commission Specialist II (TED) RPA # 540-091, Pos. #535-540-4185-026
(Will Consider Energy Commission Specialist I (TED))
Reissued March 20, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Energy Commission Specialist II - Duty Statement
Energy Commission Specialist I - Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist II (TED) RPA #560-292. POS #535-560-4185-014.
(Will Consider Energy Commission Specialist I (TED))
Reissued February 15, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Energy Commission Specialist II - Duty Statement
Energy Commission Specialist I - Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist III RPA #560-258.
Reissued February 2, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Associate Governmental Program Analyst RPA #540-291
(Will Consider Staff Services Analyst)
Issued February 2, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement - Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Duty Statement - Staff Services Analyst

Energy Commission Specialist II (TED) RPA #560-263. Pos # 535-560-4185-011
Issued January 17, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist II (TED) RPA #540-264, POS #535-540-4185-030
Issued January 10, 2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist I (TED) RPA #540-189
Issued December 27, 2011. Revised May 7, 2012. Final filing date: Until Filled
Duty Statement - Energy Commission Specialist I


Fuels and Transportation Division

The Fuels and Transportation Division deals with about half of all the energy used in California! It is focused on transportation energy, both the petroleum we now depend on, and alternatives to conventional fuels that will be our fuels in the future. The Division houses the Energy Commission's Climate Change Program, Land Use Planning Program, Energy Technology Export Program, and Bioenergy Program. In addition, the Division provides timely information on the Energy Commission's website for consumers on saving fuel or buying an efficient vehicle. The Division is organized into three offices: Fossil Fuels, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, and Special Projects.

Energy Commission Specialist II (Technology Evaluation and Development) RPA# 610-290
(May consider Energy Commission Specialist I (TED))
Reissued 4/18/12 Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement - Energy Commission Specialist I
Duty Statement - Energy Commission Specialist II

Associate Automotive Equipment Standards Engineer RPA # 610-311
Issued 4/10/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Energy Commission Specialist I RPA # 610-421
Issued 4/3/12. Final filing date: Until filled.


Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division

The division maintains a team of experts in 20 environment and engineering disciplines to ensure that needed energy facilities are friendly to the environment and are authorized in a safe and timely manner. The division's technical staff prepares all environmental documentation required by the California Environmental Quality Act and performs balanced, totally independent evaluation of complex and controversial projects.

Planner II RPA #760-462
(Position may be downgraded to Planner I (EFS) for recruitment purposes)
Issued 4/20/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner III RPA #710-441
(May consider downgrading to Planner II - EFS for recruitment purposes)
Issued 4/1/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner III RPA #710-476
(May consider downgrading to Planner II - EFS for recruitment purposes)
Issued 4/1/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Electric Transmission System Program Specialist I RPA # 770-062, (535 - 770 - 4860 - 007)
Issued 9/14/11 Final filing date: Until filled.

Planner II RPA #760-383
Will also consider hiring a Planner I
Issued 3/19/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner II RPA #760-384
Will also consider hiring a Planner I
Issued 3/19/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner II - Energy Facility Siting RPA # 760-432, (760-4756-064)
(Position may be downgraded to Planner I (EFS) for recruitment purposes)
Issued 4/5/2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner II - Energy Facility Siting. RPA #760- 256, (535-760-4734-083)
Position may be downgraded to Planner I for recruitment purposes
Issued 12/21/11 Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner III - Energy Facility Siting RPA # 710-430, (710-4737-005)
Issued 4/5/2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Planner III - Energy Facility Siting RPA # 710-088, (535 - 710 - 4737 - 025)
Issued 9/28/11 Final filing date: Until filled.


Aministrative Services and Small Offices

Accounting Office

Accounting Technician RPA # 215-515
Issued 5/23/12. Final filing date: Until filled.

Business Services

Mail Machines Operator II RPA # 206-418
Issued 4/16/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Executive Office

Energy Commission Specialist III (EFF) RPA # 150-055
Issued 5/3/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Executive Assistant - Two Positions Available, RPA # 104-458 &105-460
Issued 4/23/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement (Position # 1040-1728-001)
Duty Statement (Position # 1050-1728-001)

Grants and Loans Office

Associate Governmental Program Analyst RPA# 202-338, pos #535-202-5393-807
(Will consider Staff Services Analyst)
Issued 2/28/12. Final filing date: Until Filled.
Duty Statement - Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Duty Statement - Staff Services Analyst

Information Technology Office

Staff Information Systems Analyst (Supervisor) RPA # 210-427
Issued 4/3/12. Final filing date: Until filled.

Staff Information Systems Analyst (Specialist) RPA # 210-382
Issued 3/15/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement

Personnel Office

Associate Personnel Analyst RPA # 208-484
(Will consider Staff Services Analyst)
Issued 5/9/12. Final filing date: Until filled.


 

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