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.
Tips for Applying
Please review the minimum requirements (or minimum qualifications) within the class specification and ensure that your application package clearly indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications based on your experience and education. Our YouTube video tutorials can walk you through the process.
| Classification Title | Date Posted | Office / Division | Final Filing Date | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution Specialist RPA 620-088 |
9/28/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Regulations and Legislative Unit |
10/19/2026 |
|
| Analyst II RPA 150-079 |
10/15/2026 |
Executive Office / Executive Office |
10/26/2026 |
|
| Attorney III RPA 140-057 |
10/14/2026 |
Chief Counsel Office / Chief Counsel's Office |
11/4/2026 |
|
| CEA - Deputy Director for Zero-Emission Vehicle Strategy, Planning, and Market Development | 10/9/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division |
10/24/2026 |
CEA Exam |
| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 640-234 *Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.* *Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.* |
10/14/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Unit |
10/29/2026 |
|
| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 710-113 Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month. |
10/15/2026 |
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection / Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Unit |
10/30/2026 |
|
| Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA 860-098 |
10/16/2026 |
Energy Assessments Division / Natural Gas Unit |
11/6/2026 |
|
| Personnel Specialist RPA 208-072 |
10/19/2026 |
Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Payroll & Benefits Office |
10/29/2026 |
|
| Senior Mechanical Engineer RPA 360-101 Pending DOF Approval. |
10/16/2026 |
Energy Research and Development / Sustainability and Resilience |
10/26/2026 |
Have questions about the state hiring process?
The California Energy Commission's Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator is available to help you start your career today.