ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

California Energy Commission seeks an Energy Equity Indicators Lead to drive high-impact analyses on energy burden, affordability, and equity. The role collaborates with the Consumption Data Analytics Unit and other branches to integrate equity metrics into planning and modeling.

The incumbent provides expert guidance, develops visualizations, and mentors staff while advancing JAEDI principles. Hybrid work and California residency are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analyses and data modeling.
• Experience in the equity field.
• Experience presenting to groups and stakeholders.
• Experience using data visualization platforms like Tableau/Power BI/ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analyses related to Energy Equity Indicators.
• Coordinate with other equity efforts within the division.
• Mentor junior staff and develop technical expertise.

Skills

Data analysis

Data modeling

Equity experience

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Posting:Energy Equity Indicators Lead

California Energy Commission

JC-532319 -

JC-532319 - Energy Equity Indicators Lead
ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

$10,127.00 - $12,669.00 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: 10/7/2026

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Consumption Data Analytics Unit within Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the incumbent independently leads and performs the most difficult and complex engineering, economic, policy analysis relating to Energy Equity Indicators to assess such areas as energy burden, affordability, reliability, and identify underserved communities. In addition, the incumbent, in regard to Assembly Bill 3264 (AB 3264), will assess, track, and analyze metrics such as total annual energy costs paid by residential households in California. This position will also coordinate with other equity efforts in other parts of EAD, including the Advanced Electrification Analysis Branch which has primary responsibility of forecasting and assessing new or otherwise advanced electrification and efficiency technologies and the Electric Resources Analysis Branch, which has primary responsibility to build equity metrics into future resource modeling. The incumbent serves as one of EAD’s leads, specifically for Energy Equity Indicators, for California Energy Commission’s (CEC) role in assisting the state in the analysis of strategies and options for transitioning California’s energy planning to be inclusive of equity, such as energy affordability, reliability and burden to achieve the goals of the Justice Access Equity Diversity Inclusion (JAEDI) framework. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent utilizes a background in scenario modeling, data development, and equity metrics, to provide expert consultative services on the feasibility, impact, or potential of a variety of operations, projects, or proposals. These assignments require a high degree of knowledge, expertise, and skill beyond the journey level, and knowledge of energy infrastructure such as transmission and distribution planning, EV transportation infrastructure, demographics, and equity analytics. Experience developing visualizations and datasets primarily in ArcGIS, in addition to other visualizations platforms, will be a key function of the position. The incumbent works with management to implement strategy and with staff to develop work products and information that are accurate, objective, timely, and useful in meeting the CEC’s mission. The incumbent provides mentoring to junior staff to develop technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Program Specialist Series . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org . Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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.

Minimum Requirements

• ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department Information: The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento. The California Energy Commission seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist I in the Energy Assessments Division/Data Analytics, Modernization, and Emergency Branch - Consumption Data Analytics Unit. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally. This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired: Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – YouTube or contact [e-mail]. Complete and pass the EGSPS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.

State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience working with diverse groups to achieve a common goal.
• Experience with data analyses and data modeling.
• Experience in the energy sector working with transmission, distribution, transportation energy data.
• Experience in the equity field.
• Experience developing reports, technical documentation, and instructional materials.
• Experience presenting at workshops, meetings, public forums.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS).
• Experience gaining and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of others, collaborate, and work on multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to use project and time management techniques to ensure successful and timely completion of projects and assignments.
• Ability to manage a workload consisting of multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to be objective and flexible to adapt to changes in priorities and assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to individuals and groups related to energy and energy equity.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with diplomacy and tact, especially concerning difficult and sensitive issues.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – 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 How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.

1) Please describe a project that highlights your experience for this position. What was the project? What was the outcome? And what was a barrier that had to be overcome?
2) What is your definition of Energy Equity? Why is Energy Equity Important?
3) Describe your experience and approach to collaborating and communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.