Energy Data Framework Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position

Under the direction of an Energy Resource Specialist III Supervisor in the Data Collection Analysis Unit within the Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the incumbent independently performs at the full journeyperson level varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of energy cost frameworks, historical energy use, end-use surveys, energy consumption and economic and demographic data sets and information regarding energy use in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. These data contribute to more detailed and accurate energy demand forecasts and provide a basis from which California’s policy and decision makers can review, assess, revise, and enact California energy policy.

Incumbent will lead development of an interagency coordination for the AB 3264 framework to assess, track, and analyze total annual energy costs paid by residential households in California in consultation with state agencies and stakeholders, conducting analyses, and developing data collection. Conduct analyses and develop insights into energy demand (including electricity demand) and energy costs for households in the state and to use the results to inform broader strategies to achieve statewide goals to reduce GHG emissions, while promoting adequacy of electricity generation system needs and public health and safety. Identify possible electrical generation system needs, impacts, and opportunities that are in alignment with California’s clean energy goals.

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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.

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 504739 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 840-152 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 developing frameworks for assessing, tracking, and analyzing public policies.
2) Experience working with energy policy.
3) Experience conducting robust data analyses.
4) Experience coordinating and collaborating with state, federal, and local stakeholders.

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 for instructions.

1. Please describe your experience with developing frameworks to track, assess and analyze policy.
2. 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?
3. Please describe your experience coordinating and collaborating with external stakeholders to achieve a shared goal. What was the goal? What was your approach to collaboration?

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.