Energy Emergency Specialist

Switchgear Magazine; California (MO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

A state energy regulatory agency is seeking an Energy Emergency Specialist to support the reliability of California's energy systems. The role involves analytical work on energy resource planning and emergency response. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of electric system reliability and experience working with various energy sectors. This position offers a telework option but requires residency in California before starting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the electricity, natural gas, and/or petroleum sectors.
• Working knowledge of emergency planning, response, and coordination.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience collaborating with federal and state agencies on energy topics.

Responsibilities

• Complete analytical work on energy resource planning and emergency response.
• Support electric and natural gas reliability, and petroleum availability during emergencies.
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies on energy topics.

Skills

Knowledge of electric system reliability

Emergency planning and response

Technical writing skills

Collaborating with federal/state agencies

Job description

Overview

Energy Emergency Specialist – Energy Assessments Division

Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification

Do you have knowledge of electric system reliability and petroleum system emergency planning? If so, California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring an Energy Emergency Specialist within the Reliability Analysis Branch of the Energy Assessments Division (EAD).

The Energy Emergency Specialist will complete analytical work on the topics relating to energy resource planning, emergency planning and response for California’s energy systems to support electric and natural gas reliability, and petroleum products availability during emergency situations.

Our Reliability Analysis Branch has primary responsibility for assessing California’s electricity supply and system, electricity reliability, identifying trends for planning and decision making, energy emergency planning and response, as well as identifying and analyzing decarbonization strategies as California transitions toward a clean energy future.

Energy Assessments Division (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.

Telework option is available, but hired candidate must reside in California before starting.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in the electricity, natural gas, and/or petroleum sectors.
• Working knowledge of emergency planning, response, and coordination.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Experience collaborating with federal and state agencies on energy topics.

Required Application Package Documents

• Cover Letter – one page describing why you are the best candidate
• Application Template (STD 678 state application template)

How to Apply

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