Compliance & Enforcement Specialist

California Energy Commission; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission seeks a Compliance & Enforcement Specialist to support building energy code compliance and enforcement, with a focus on Title 20 and Title 24, Part 6, in the Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement. This is an Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification.

The role involves direct interaction with AHJs, building owners, contractors, energy consultants, and attorneys to advance energy efficiency programs from the Sacramento office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Title 20 energy efficiency regulations.
• Knowledge of Title 24, Part 6 energy code requirements.
• Enforcement methodologies for building standards.
• Knowledge of legal and case management basics.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and firmly.
• Comfort negotiating with executives and attorneys.
• Ability to collaborate across groups and stakeholders.
• Strong writing and recommendation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Interact with AHJs, consumers, building owners, contractors, and other stakeholders on Building Energy Code compliance and enforcement.
• Focus on Title 20 (Benchmarking) and Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code).
• Provide guidance and enforcement support to implement California's Building Energy Code requirements.

Skills

Title 20 knowledge

Title 24 knowledge

Enforcement methodologies

Legal & case management

Clear communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Writing and reporting

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Job description

Do you have experience with building energy codes and compliance? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Compliance & Enforcement Specialist in the Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement. This opportunity is an Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification.

The Compliance & Enforcement Specialist will interact directly with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consumers, building owners, contractors, energy consultants, Contractors State Licensing Board, third party inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding Building Energy Code compliance and enforcement. The focus will be on Title 20 (Benchmarking) and Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code).

The Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement has primary responsibility of providing compliance assistance to support the successful implementation of California's Building Energy Code and Benchmarking requirements and performing direct enforcement of these requirements.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Title 20 and 24 energy efficiency regulations.
• Enforcement methodologies related to building standards.
• Knowledge of legal and case management basics.
• Ability to question everything, pay attention to details, and think on your feet.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and firmly.
• Comfort to negotiate and interact with high-level executives and attorneys.
• Ability to collaborate and bring disparate groups together.
• Making solid recommendations and writing about them.
• Ability to have a positive, can-do, solution-oriented attitude.

Required Application Package Documents

• Cover Letter - One page on why you are the best candidate
• Resume

Minimum Qualifications (MQs)

for the Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification. Please review the MQs for this opportunity before officially applying. Link to CalHR MQs: CalHR Public Portal

Final Filing Deadline: September 14th 2026 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

For any questions about the position or application process please contact the California Energy Commission recruitment team at [e-mail]