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.
Assembly Bill (AB) 205 signed by Governor Newsom on June 30, 2022, established an expedited process for certain non-fossil fuel energy facilities, including solar photovoltaic and terrestrial wind powerplants, energy storage facilities, and manufacturing/assembly facilities, to receive a permit (or certification) from the CEC. This certification process is found in Chapter 6.2, Division 15, of the Public Resources Code, sections 25545 through 25545.13. It is the first significant change to the CEC’s power plant licensing authority in over 45 years and will be in effect through June 30, 2029. In its certification role, the CEC is designated as the lead agency responsible for conducting environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act for the protection of natural, biological, and cultural resources. This certification process includes more robust community consultation to maximize public input, requires rigorous environmental review, and ensures local governments, workers, and communities reap the benefits of renewable and zero-carbon resource development.
The CEC plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally. 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!
This position is open to interested applicants both inside and outside of state service. To be eligible to apply and be hired as a new-to-state-service employee, you must:
2) Complete an assessment and score in the top ranks. Your assessment score determines your rank. 3) Submit an application package through your CalCareers 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.