Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Energy Commission II (ECS) is under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Transportation Fuels Data Collection Unit in the Energy Assessment Division. The ECS II is the prime subject matter resource in the effort to analyze changes in California resulting from current and proposed state and federal policies on transportation energy. The incumbent quantifies the changes in the California transportation energy market resulting from these changes and acts as the lead analyst in determining changes in pricing patterns for fuel in the California transportation market. The incumbent manages contractor model development to quantify transportation policy goals and regulation effects on California and identify any decision points along the forecast path that require government intervention and synthesize the results of this work into written reports to be used by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The incumbent is also the prime resource for developing alternative and renewable fuels data collection to monitor and assess changes in the transportation fuels market's competitive structure as alternative and renewable fuels begin to displace traditional fuels. The incumbent will be required to work in a team environment as a leader, primary subject matter and technical expert, and may serve as technical support to the CEC management.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The Minimum Qualifications for the Energy Commission Specialist II and the Energy Commission Specialist I classifications can be found at . 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.

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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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.

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 503580and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number 830-097 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:

• Intermediate competency in MS Office, presentation software, and software models.
• Experience with software such as Python, R, or Power Automate.
• Experience in SQL query writing.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively while using a variety of analytical techniques, tools, and software.
• Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and interpret written and numerical research data and prepare research and statistical reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate ideas, data, and information effectively to a diverse audience.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute towards a shared goal.

Benefits

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

Required Application Package Documents

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 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.
• Other - Cover Letter – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.

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