Senior Project Manager

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.


The California Energy Commission (CEC) has exclusive authority to license thermal plants 50 MW or larger (Application for Certification or AFC), exempt certain small thermal power plants from its jurisdiction (Small Power Plant Exemption or SPPE), and certify eligible renewable energy generation and energy storage (Opt-In Certification) and Department of Water Resources energy facilities. The CEC's Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division administers these energy facility licensing and exemption programs and prepares analyses pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and Warren-Alquist State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Act.


Under the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Electric Generation System Program Specialist I (EGSPS I) performs the difficult assignments related to permitting electric generating and other facilities; provides technical leadership in the planning and implementation of the CEC's power plant licensing programs; develops and analyzes alternatives to current generation methods, evaluates new generation technologies and their environmental consequences to meet the state's clean energy goals. The incumbent serves as a senior project manager and subject matter expert with a high degree of knowledge, skill, and expertise beyond the journey level, performing duties not assigned to an Electric Generation System Specialist I on a regular basis, managing the most complex technical assessments of new energy facilities and fosters governmental and private sector collaboration. The incumbent works with staff to develop work products and information that are accurate, objective, timely, and useful in meeting division objectives and the CEC's mission. The incumbent may serve as a project lead over other technical and analytic staff and provide coaching and mentoring to staff to develop technical and organizational expertise.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Electric Generation System Program Specialist Series. 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-533086


Position #(s):
535-760-4847-001

Working Title:
Senior Project Manager


Classification:
ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST I $10,127.00 - $12,669.00 plus, an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento.


The California Energy Commission seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist I in the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection Division / Siting and Environmental Branch / CEQA Project Management Unit. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally. This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:


1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series - YouTube or contact View email address on click.appcast.io .


2) Complete and pass the EGSPS I exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams .


3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the "Required Application Package Documents" section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.

State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.
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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 533086 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 760-037 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.



Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


California Energy Commission
Personnel Office - Postal
Attn: RPA 760-037|JC-533086
715 P Street, MS-3


Sacramento , CA 95814


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


California Energy Commission
Personnel Office - Drop Off
RPA 760-037|JC-533086
715 P Street, MS-3


Sacramento , CA 95814


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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 - 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 Write a Statement of Qualifications
  for instructions.
  
  
  1) Describe your experience and working understanding of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other relevant laws for the protection of air and water quality and other environmental resources, and public health and safety.
  
  
  2) Discuss your experience working with local, state and federal agencies, tribes, and community members.
  
  
  3) Describe your experience writing and editing technical documents.
  
  
  4) Describe your experience applying project management, principles, and tools.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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) Ability to work well as part of a team and perform independent tasks that contribute towards shared goals.
2) Ability to assume a lead position in a team environment.
3) Ability to effectively write and edit technical information.
4) Experience managing projects, including the ability to create project plans and schedules, prioritize conflicting deliverables, and meet deadlines.
5) Ability to track progress and apply project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
6) Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
7) Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills, with experience interfacing with internal staff, external stakeholders, and agencies.
8) Knowledge and experience working with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or conducting environmental reviews for complex projects.
9) Knowledge of California Public Resources Code pertaining to energy conservation and development; design and operation of electrical generating and storage facilities, advanced electrical generating technologies; environmental aspects of various fuel types; and environmental consequences of generation and storage facility construction and operation.
10) Knowledge of California's energy policy and climate goals.



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



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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Human Resources Contact:
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.