Outreach and Education Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Job Description and Duties Under direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Outreach and Education Unit in the Building Standards Branch of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent will lead the implementation of outreach and education deliverables and review the work of other staff; and prepare correspondence, reports, and a variety of outreach and education materials. The incumbent serves as a technical engineering resource and subject matter expert in the Outreach and Education Unit (O&E) to develop technical engineering deliverables that require engineering interpretations of the Energy Code; develops and conducts training on residential and nonresidential requirements in the Energy Code; and provides technical feedback in the form of recommendations on specific mechanical engineering problems back to the building standards/tools development and compliance teams. The incumbent will also serve as a primary contact for the technical engineering questions from interested parties and other government entities related to Energy Code implementation. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at CalHR Public Portal. 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 537541 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 430-137 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: • Knowledge and technical expertise in principles of mechanical engineering, specifically related to building mechanical systems, energy efficiency, California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6), and building decarbonization strategies. • Strong research and analytical skills and ability to make well-supported recommendations for planning and decision-making, including the interpretation and practical application of Energy Code requirements. • Excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support outreach, education, and implementation. • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work activities, and deliver high-quality, timely work products. • Ability to communicate effectively and prepare clear, concise, complete, and technically accurate reports, presentations, educational materials, and correspondence. • Experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing technical information for various audiences, including CEC leadership, building industry professionals, code officials, and the public. • Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute toward shared goals.