Search and Apply for Job Openings
The California Energy Commission is recruiting for the positions listed below, which are open to individuals who have successfully passed an assessment/exam and are on an eligibility list. If you have not taken an exam, visit Exams/Assessments. Current or former state employees may be eligible for vacancies under transfer or reinstatement rules.
Review the job openings below and click on the Classification Title to view the description and duties, minimum requirements, position details, duty statement, and application instructions. The duty statement will provide details of the work involved for the specific position.
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| Classification Title | Date Posted | Office / Division | Final Filing Date | Exam |
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| Accountant Trainee RPA 212-005 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position |
7/9/2026 |
Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Accounting Office |
7/30/2026 |
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| Accounting Officer RPA 212-010 |
7/22/2026 |
Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Financial Management Branch |
8/12/2026 |
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| Associate Energy Specialist (TED) RPA 780-299 |
7/1/2026 |
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division / Offshore Renewable Energy Planning Unit |
7/31/2026 |
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| Attorney III RPA 140-285 |
Revised: |
Chief Counsel Office / Transactions |
8/3/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 610-009 *Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.* |
7/16/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Federal Opportunities and Investments Unit |
7/31/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 860-296 |
7/15/2026 |
Energy Assessments Division / Natural Gas Unit |
8/4/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA 430-021 This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
7/24/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Building Standards Branch |
8/14/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA 510-017 This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time |
7/24/2026 |
Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives / Equitable Building Decarbonization |
8/14/2026 |
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| Energy Commission Specialist I (TED) RPA 530-016 This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. |
7/20/2026 |
Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives / Building Decarbonization & Schools Programs Branch |
8/4/2026 |
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| Information Officer II RPA 180-289 |
7/24/2026 |
Media and Public Communications Office / Media and Public Communications Office |
8/16/2026 |
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| Office Technician (Typing) RPA 208-018 |
7/16/2026 |
Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Payroll & Benefits Office |
7/27/2026 |
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| Program and Project Supervisor, PUC RPA 760-250 Training and Development assignment may be considered for this position |
7/23/2026 |
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection / Siting and Environmental Branch |
8/3/2026 |
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| Program and Project Supervisor, PUC RPA 710-251 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position |
7/23/2026 |
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection / Safety & Reliability |
8/3/2026 |
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