Energy Equity Indicators Lead

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Consumption Data Analytics Unit within Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the incumbent independently leads and performs the most difficult and complex engineering, economic, policy analysis relating to Energy Equity Indicators to assess such areas as energy burden, affordability, reliability, and identify underserved communities. In addition, the incumbent, in regard to Assembly Bill 3264 (AB 3264), will assess, track, and analyze metrics such as total annual energy costs paid by residential households in California. This position will also coordinate with other equity efforts in other parts of EAD, including the Advanced Electrification Analysis Branch which has primary responsibility of forecasting and assessing new or otherwise advanced electrification and efficiency technologies and the Electric Resources Analysis Branch, which has primary responsibility to build equity metrics into future resource modeling. The incumbent serves as one of EAD’s leads, specifically for Energy Equity Indicators, for California Energy Commission’s (CEC) role in assisting the state in the analysis of strategies and options for transitioning California’s energy planning to be inclusive of equity, such as energy affordability, reliability and burden to achieve the goals of the Justice Access Equity Diversity Inclusion (JAEDI) framework. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent utilizes a background in scenario modeling, data development, and equity metrics, to provide expert consultative services on the feasibility, impact, or potential of a variety of operations, projects, or proposals. These assignments require a high degree of knowledge, expertise, and skill beyond the journey level, and knowledge of energy infrastructure such as transmission and distribution planning, EV transportation infrastructure, demographics, and equity analytics. Experience developing visualizations and datasets primarily in ArcGIS, in addition to other visualizations platforms, will be a key function of the position. The incumbent works with management to implement strategy and with staff to develop work products and information that are accurate, objective, timely, and useful in meeting the CEC’s mission. The incumbent provides mentoring to junior staff to develop technical expertise.

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.

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   . 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.

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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.

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

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 532319 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 840-067 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 with diverse groups to achieve a common goal.
2. Experience with data analyses and data modeling.
3. Experience in the energy sector working with transmission, distribution, transportation energy data.
4. Experience in the equity field.
5. Experience developing reports, technical documentation, and instructional materials.
6. Experience presenting at workshops, meetings, public forums.
7. Experience with data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS).
8. Experience gaining and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of others, collaborate, and work on multidisciplinary teams.
9. Ability to use project and time management techniques to ensure successful and timely completion of projects and assignments.
10. Ability to manage a workload consisting of multiple projects and assignments.
11. Ability to be objective and flexible to adapt to changes in priorities and assignments.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to individuals and groups related to energy and energy equity.
13. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with diplomacy and tact, especially concerning difficult and sensitive issues.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to  How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.

1) Please describe a project that highlights your experience for this position. What was the project? What was the outcome? And what was a barrier that had to be overcome?
2) What is your definition of Energy Equity? Why is Energy Equity Important?
3) Describe your experience and approach to collaborating and communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions below.