ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I (536301) - Energy Policy Specialist

Energy Policy Specialist California Energy Commission$8,983.00 - $11,115.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 11/5/2026 Under the direction of the Director and in close coordination with the Legislative Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the analysis of legislation by Commission subject matter experts, policy makers and legal staff; evaluating policy proposals to promote new electric generation, storage and transmission technologies; analyzing alternatives to current policies impacting energy generation; providing recommendations to the Commission for the creation and adoption of Commission policies regarding the construction and operation of generation facilities; preparing legislative testimony for Commission leadership; and independently communicating Commission positions and concerns in discussions with legislative staff, at the full journey level. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the Minimum Qualifications. If the Minimum Qualifications are not met, you will not be considered for this position. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. To be eligible to be hired: Create an online CalCareers account. Complete and pass the EGSS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions. 1) Describe your experience working with the California Legislature or advising on legislative engagement. 2) Provide an example of a time you presented technical information to an audience in order to convince them to make a specific decision. Detail the outcome of the presentation. Cover Letter – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.