Standards Tools Technical Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.

Under direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Standards Tools Development Unit of the Building Standards Branch of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work required for the development, enhancement and maintenance of the California Building Energy Code Compliance (CBECC) software and related tools e.g. compliance forms. The Building Standards Branch has primary responsibility for developing and maintaining the state’s mandatory Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6), the California Building Energy Code Compliance (CBECC) software, and related tools. In addition, the incumbent represents the division and the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various state, federal, and local energy agencies and regional, national, professional, and governmental bodies which significantly influence the state’s energy policies with respect to Standards Tools Development Unit activities. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues as directed; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public.

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 505747 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 430-169 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. Knowledge of technical and or policy matters pertaining to energy efficiency, building decarbonization, and/or topics including state, national, and local policies; emerging technologies and measures; and/or strategies to realize energy efficiency savings and reduce emissions associated with new and existing buildings.
2. Extensive experience with whole building simulation program(s) and California building energy compliance software (CBECC) for modeling single-family, nonresidential, and multifamily projects.
3. Ability to act as a team leader or coordinate the efforts of a multidisciplinary team of contractors / representatives of various governmental agencies on larger projects.
4. Expert knowledge of building systems and ability to analyze the benefits and considerations of emerging technologies to be considered for the Energy Code.
5. Strong research and analytical skills and ability to proactively solve problems, identify and assess alternatives to make informed recommendations on complex topics for planning and decision-making.
6. Ability to draft, review, analyze and summarize complex technical information and data for various audiences, including Commission leadership and the public.
7. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
8. Ability to ensure compliance with administrative policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts