ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Energy Commission seeks a Natural Gas Data and Analytics Specialist to analyze the natural gas system and markets, including decarbonization efforts and electricity generation applications.

The role supports energy policy development, data analyses, and forecasting to guide state decisions. Hybrid telework is available with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analyses, data modeling, and/or use of programming languages for the purposes of data analytics.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS).
• Ability to manage a workload consisting of multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to synthesize complex energy data and concepts for the general public.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analytical work on natural gas systems and markets.
• Assist in decarbonization efforts and energy policy discussions.
• Support reporting and forecasting to inform decisions for energy reliability.

Skills

Data analytics

Data modeling

Programming languages

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Posting:Natural Gas Data and Analytics Specialist

California Energy Commission

JC-535894 -

JC-535894 - Natural Gas Data and Analytics Specialist
ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I

$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: 11/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the direction of a Program and Project Supervisor in the Natural Gas Unit within the Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the incumbent independently performs at the full journeyperson level varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of the natural gas system and markets, as well as the use of natural gas for electricity generation and other applications. This includes natural gas decarbonization, reducing California’s dependence on natural gas as an electricity generation fuel, and market trends (status of natural gas prices, infrastructure, production, and supply).

The EAD assesses California’s electricity, natural gas, petroleum, and transportation systems and trends to provide information to the state’s decision makers and the public. These assessments inform the development, and implementation, of energy policies that balance the need for adequate resources with economic, public health, safety, and environmental goals. The Fuels Analysis Branch has primary responsibility of evaluating alternatives for the state to transition away from fossil fuels. The Natural Gas Unit is responsible for the modeling of the gas utilities' natural gas systems to better understand the infrastructure and impact on electricity reliability.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System 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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I

Natural Gas Data and Analytics Specialist

Classification:

ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I $8,983.00 - $11,115.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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 Specialist I in the Energy Assessments/Fuels Analysis Branch – Natural Gas 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:

1) 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] .

2) Complete and pass the EGSS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams .

3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareer account. An application package must include all items under the “Required Application Package Documents” section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.

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.

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number 535894 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number 860-098 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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 with data analyses, data modeling, and/or use of programming languages for the purposes of data analytics.
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS).
• 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 synthesize complex energy data and concepts for the general public.

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:
Equal Employment Opportunity Contact
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.