ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST II (536832) — Program Environmental Impact Report Project Manager

Program Environmental Impact Report Project ManagerElectric Generation System Program Specialist IICalifornia Energy Commission$10,939.00 - $13,691.00 per MonthUnder the general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) of the Land Use Planning Unit in the Climate Initiatives Branch of the Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection (STEP) Division, the Electric Generation System Program Specialist II (EGSPS II) is the most highly skilled practitioner who serves as the prime resource and innovator related to electric generation systems, interconnection, permitting, and project development.The incumbent may function as leader or member of an interdisciplinary team, or coordinate the efforts of technical staff, engage with representatives of various governmental agencies and consultants to support the California Energy Commission's role in achieving the state's reliability and clean energy goals. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent will serve as the lead staff and project manager for the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) required by Senate Bill (SB) 254, and related activities.SB 254 requires the CEC to develop a PEIR to analyze the development of a class or classes of clean energy facilities in the state, with a goal of ensuring that California's environmental review processes are streamlined and optimized to ensure the most efficient process to approve clean infrastructure projects in a manner that does not weaken environmental protections or public participation. The incumbent will independently provide overall project management of the PEIR effort and be responsible for managing consultants, leading internal, interagency, and external engagement and coordination, and oversight of all PEIR related work products.Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at EGSPS 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.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.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.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: 11/30/2026Individuals 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. 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).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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:California Energy Commission Personnel Office - Postal Attn: RPA 780-106|JC- P Street, MS-3 Sacramento, CA 95814Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:California Energy Commission Personnel Office - Drop Off RPA 780-106|JC- P Street, MS-3 Sacramento, CA :00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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 with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including preparing or managing environmental reviews and approvals for complex electrical or gas infrastructure projects, or other large industrial infrastructure projects. 2) Describe your technical skills, education, and experience in the environmental, conservation, and energy fields. 3) Describe your experience leading or facilitating stakeholder outreach and engagement. 4) Describe your experience managing complex projects.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.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Personnel Office 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: Equal Employment Opportunity Contact California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.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.