ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST III (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Reliability, Renewable Energy & Decarbonization Incentives Division’s Rebates and Incentives Unit, the Energy Commission Specialist III will be the subject matter expert on a variety of technical and analytical tasks related to building decarbonization and tribal community engagement in support of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program.

The incumbent will serve as a lead in program planning and program implementation. The incumbent will perform sensitive and highly complex analyses requiring a high degree of judgment and technical knowledge.

The incumbent will have responsibility for projects requiring coordination with internal and external stakeholders. Projects led by the incumbent are critical to the mission of the Energy Commission, addressing broad national issues such as global climate change.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs) : The MQs for this classification 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.

Hybrid and Telework Employees : Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

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This is a reposting. If you have already applied, your application is still being considered, and you do not need to reapply.

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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.

Occasional travel may be required to attend in person meetings or events at headquarters in Sacramento, which will be at your personal expense.

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 JC 431289 and 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 RPA 510-579 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.

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

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This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

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Health Benefits

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CalPERS Health and Wellness

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Long-Term Care Program

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Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

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You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

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Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.