Job Opportunities at the
California Energy Commission
Our work teams are composed of energy analysts, Energy Commission specialists, planners, engineers, electric generation system specialists, electric transmission system specialists, health and safety specialists, and administrative and support staff.
The positions below are open to people who have successfully passed a competitive Energy Commission open civil service examination and are eligible on a list; are current and former State employees eligible for the vacant positions under transfer or reinstatement rules.
Open Positions by Division
Efficiency and Renewables Division
The division lets all Californians know that wise energy use is a great investment both for the economy and the environment. The division makes the state's businesses, homes and appliances more energy efficient by developing and implementing the nation's most stringent building and appliance standards. The division helps streamline energy use in farms, factories, water systems and processing plants. This division supports the expansion of utility scale power generated by renewable resources, and designed and oversees an aggressive program to make new homes both energy efficient and powered by solar PV.
Associate Energy Specialist (Efficiency) RPA #420-508
(Will also consider an Energy Analyst)
issued 5/15/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement - Associate Energy Specialist.
Duty Statement - Energy Analyst
Office Manager II RPA #410-453
issued 4/18/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Electrical Engineer RPA #430-167
Issued 11/19/2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Energy Commission Supervisor II (Efficiency) RPA #420-154 (Lateral transfer opportunity for Current Staff Services Manager I)
Issued 11/2/2012. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Electricity Supply Analysis Division
The Energy Commission's newly formed division assesses California's electricity and natural gas systems. Its goal is to give policy makers accurate information in making decisions that result in ample and affordable energy supplies.
Energy Commission Specialist I (FO) RPA #810-427
Will Consider Associate Energy Specialist (FO)
Issued 3/19/13. Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Duty Statement - Associate Energy Specialist (FO)
Duty Statement - Energy Commission Specialist I (FO)
Energy Research and Development Division
The division supports electricity demand side management and the research, development and demonstration of new technologies to ensure an ample and affordable supply of electricity. The division provides grants and contracts to institutions and individuals involved in research and development of energy technologies and related scientific work.
Mechanical Engineer RPA #580-513
Issued 5/20/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Energy Commission Specialist I RPA #580-507
(Will consider an Associate Energy Specialist)
issued 5/16/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Energy Commission Specialist I (TED) RPA #560-499
issued 5/9/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Energy Commission Supervisor II (TED) RPA #540-103
issued 5/2/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Electric Generation Systems Specialist I RPA #560-156
Reissued 3/5/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Electric Generation System Specialist I RPA #580-228
Issued 1/18/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Fuels and Transportation Division
The Fuels and Transportation Division deals with about half of all the energy used in California! It is focused on transportation energy, both the petroleum we now depend on, and alternatives to conventional fuels that will be our fuels in the future. The Division houses the Energy Commission's Climate Change Program, Land Use Planning Program, Energy Technology Export Program, and Bioenergy Program. In addition, the Division provides timely information on the Energy Commission's website for consumers on saving fuel or buying an efficient vehicle. The Division is organized into three offices: Fossil Fuels, Emerging Fuels and Technologies, and Special Projects.
Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection Division
The division maintains a team of experts in 20 environment and engineering disciplines to ensure that needed energy facilities are friendly to the environment and are authorized in a safe and timely manner. The division's technical staff prepares all environmental documentation required by the California Environmental Quality Act and performs balanced, totally independent evaluation of complex and controversial projects.
Planner II (Biologist) Energy Facility Siting (EFS) RPA #760-106
(Position may be downgraded to Planner I (EFS) for recruitment purposes)
Issued 10/19/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Planner II (EFS) Duty Statement (Biologist)
Planner I (EFS)Duty Statement (Biologist)
Planner II-Energy Facility Siting (EFS), Biologist RPA #760-383
(Position may be downgraded to Planner I (EFS) for recruitment purposes)
Issued 3/19/12. Final filing date: Until filled.
Planner II (EFS) Duty Statement (Biologist)
Planner I (EFS) Duty Statement (Biologist)
Administrative Services and Small Offices
Budget Office, Financial Services
Associate Budget Analyst - RPA # 202-329
(Will Consider Staff Services Analyst)
Issued 2/8/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Associate Budget Analyst Duty Statement
Staff Services Analyst Duty Statement
Contracts, Grants and Loans Office
Staff Services Analyst (General) - RPA # 202-503
Issued 4/30/2013. Final filing date: May 21, 2013.
Duty Statement
Chief Counsel's Office
Attorney - RPA # 140-504
Issued 5/10/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Senior Legal Analyst - RPA # 140-343
Issued 2/5/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Legal Analyst - RPA # 140-344
Issued 2/5/2013. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
Executive Office
Examination - Special Advisor to a Commissioner
Career Executive Assignment CEA-1
Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
Final filing date: May 9, 2013
Notice of Correction - Final filing date extended.
Examination - Assistant Executive Director, Compliance Assistance and Enforcement
Career Executive Assignment CEA-2
Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
Final filing date: Until Filled
Information Technology Services Branch
Information Systems Technician - RPA # 210-489 (2 Positions)
Limited Term - 6 Months (may become permanent)
Issued 4/29/13. Final Filing Date: May 15, 2013.
Duty Statement
Staff Information Systems Analyst (Specialist) - RPA # 210-100
Issued 03-26-13. Final filing date: Until filled.
Duty Statement
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California Energy Commission
Personnel Office
Phone: 916-654-4309
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Job Opportunity Tips
- Apply using the Standard State Application Form 678.
- For information on benefits available to you as a state of California employee, see the CalHR State Employment Benefits page.
- To enhance your eligibility for a job at the Energy Commission, check often for when the next Energy Commission Civil Service Exams will be offered. Apply and take as many exams as you can that you are qualified for.