Job Posting: Electric Vehicle Charging Policy Specialist

California Energy Commission

JC-354177
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Electric Vehicle Charging Policy Specialist
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

$7,152.00 - $8,889.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/8/2023

Job Description and Duties

The Special Projects Unit in the Zero-Emission Vehicle Acceleration Branch of the Fuels and Transportation Division (FTD) seeks an Energy Commission Specialist II to join its staff and lead zero-emission vehicle-related regulatory proceedings and rulemakings. The incumbent will also have a policy and project management role in electric vehicle charging station reliability.

FTD administers the Clean Transportation Program which invests in a broad portfolio of transportation and fuel-related projects throughout the state, with an emphasis on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure to support electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The program also funds ZEV manufacturing grants, fuel production, and workforce development. The division engages in regulatory activities and data collection to inform ZEV infrastructure deployment and to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles.   

 

Under the general direction of the Energy Resources Specialist III (Supervisory), the Energy Commission Specialist II will perform work requiring a high level of knowledge, skill, and ability in a wide variety of analytical tasks associated with the Clean Transportation Program (CTP), which deploys significant funds to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure. The incumbent will lead rulemakings and the development of regulations, including an electric vehicle charger reliability rulemaking incorporating an informational phase and rulemaking phase. The incumbent will provide expert guidance on highly complex technical and economic issues related to the development and use of alternative and renewable fuels and vehicle technologies in California’s transportation sector, specializing in the advancement of technologies across light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, bus, off-road, and other mobile vehicular platforms.


Minimum Qualifications: Your application, resume, and other material must highlight how your experience relates to the minimum qualifications of this classification. If the minimum qualifications are not met, we cannot consider you for this position. The specific minimum qualifications for this classification can be found on the classification spec under the minimum qualifications heading at the following link: Energy Commission Specialist II.


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

Working Conditions

The California Energy Commission offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers that relies on a high level of telework. Limited-in person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-based or remote-centric - is essential to the successful performance in this position. This position is remote centered which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time monthly from an alternate work location (i.e., teleworking).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-354177
Position #(s):
535-610-4185-950
Working Title:
Electric Vehicle Charging Policy Specialist
Classification:
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST II (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
$7,152.00 - $8,889.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (the formal name for the California Energy Commission) was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address the energy challenges facing the state. The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Come be a part of the action and join our team today!

 

As a State agency serving all Californians, the California Energy Commission is committed to being an organization that embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Energy Commission plays an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive.

The Energy Commission encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a distributed workforce of both office-based and remote-centric workers. The California Energy Commission headquarters are located in Sacramento, California.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov

Special Requirements

If submitting your completed application packages by mail or in-person, you must include the following:

1) Eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, etc.)

2) JC 354177

3) RPA 610-255 in the “Explanation Section” of the State Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678)

4) An original signature

 

Electronic submittal of application package through CalCareers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/) is preferred.

 

Do not include any confidential information within your application package i.e. Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, exam results/scores, Limited Examination Appointment Program (LEAP) status, disability information, etc.

 

Please review the Minimum Requirements (or minimum qualifications) within the Class Specification and ensure that your application package clearly indicates how you meet the minimum qualifications as this will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

 

Include unofficial transcripts and/or degrees within your application package if you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement on which you are basing your eligibility on. If hired, you may be required to provide official transcripts and/or original degree.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a STD. 678. All applications must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month); and civil service class titles where applicable.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/8/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Energy Commission
Attn: RPA 610-255 | JC 354177
715 P Street, MS-3
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Energy Commission
RPA 610-255 | JC 354177
1516 9th Street, MS-3
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
  • Project management experience, including the ability to create project plans and schedules, prioritize conflicting deliverables, and meet deadlines.
  • Experience leading diverse and multi-disciplinary peer teams and the ability to identify key items in complex projects with many variables.
  • Knowledge of the regulatory process; experience participating in rulemakings is desirable.
  • Ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders and foster collaboration.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including effective writing and editing for both technical and non-technical audiences; ability to communicate observations, results, and recommendations verbally and in writing to management and outside stakeholders.

Benefits

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.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Personnel Services Office
(946) 654-4309
personnel.services@energy.ca.gov

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:
Carousel Gore
(916) 661-8122
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
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