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 |
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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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| 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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| CEA - Division Chief, DPMO | 7/15/2026 |
Division of Petroleum Market Oversight |
7/25/2026 |
CEA Exam |
| 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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| Information Officer I (Specialist) RPA 180-288 |
7/10/2026 |
Media and Public Communications Office / Media and Public Communications Office |
7/26/2026 |
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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 |
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.