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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst III RPA 208-294 Will consider Analyst II classification Position may become confidential |
6/19/2026 |
Administrative and Financial Management Services Division / Human Resources and Support Services Branch |
6/29/2026 |
Analyst II Exam |
| Attorney III RPA 140-285 |
6/16/2026 |
Chief Counsel Office / Transactions |
7/14/2026 |
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| Attorney III RPA 154-249 Will Consider Attorney I |
Revised: |
Division of Petroleum Market Oversight / Industry Analysis and Investigations |
7/15/2026 |
Attorney Exam |
| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 610-282 *This is a reposting. If you have already applied, your application is still being considered, and you do not need to reapply.* *Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.* |
Revised: |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Data Management and Analytics Unit |
7/2/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 860-296 |
6/26/2026 |
Energy Assessments Division / Natural Gas Unit |
7/8/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA 450-283 This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. |
6/11/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Standards Compliance |
7/2/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA 720-279 |
6/17/2026 |
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection / Clean Energy Infrastructure |
7/17/2026 |
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| Energy Analyst RPA 380-293 |
6/22/2026 |
Energy Research and Development Division / Industry & Carbon Management |
7/7/2026 |
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| Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory) RPA 300-290 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
6/23/2026 |
Energy Research and Development Division / Administration |
7/14/2026 |
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| Program and Project Supervisor, Public Utilities Commission RPA 430-287 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
6/24/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Building Standards |
7/15/2026 |
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| Senior Mechanical Engineer RPA 450-284 Pending DOF Approval. This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. |
6/11/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Standards Compliance |
7/2/2026 |
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