Energy Policy Specialist (Electric Generation System Specialist I)

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Director and in close coordination with the Legislative Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the analysis of legislation by Commission subject matter experts, policy makers and legal staff; evaluating policy proposals to promote new electric generation, storage and transmission technologies; analyzing alternatives to current policies impacting energy generation; providing recommendations to the Commission for the creation and adoption of Commission policies regarding the construction and operation of generation facilities; preparing legislative testimony for Commission leadership; and independently communicating Commission positions and concerns in discussions with legislative staff, at the full journey level. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at https://eservices.calhr.ca.gov/enterprisehrblazorpublic/Public/ClassSpec/ClassSpecDetail/4841. 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. Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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-536301 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 160-054 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: 1) Experience working in or with the California state legislature. 2) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate publicly and directly to decision makers. 3) Proven ability to effectively edit complex written work. 4) Ability to work independently.