Offshore Wind Planning Unit Supervisor

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of the Climate Initiatives Branch, the Program and Project Supervisor serves as the highest-level resource specialist and performs very difficult technical work relating to public utilities along with a variety of supervisory, program evaluation, planning, policy analyses, and formulation activities including technical review and feedback to staff on written work products. The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs multi-disciplinary team working on a variety of technical and analytical tasks related to Offshore Wind Planning, and works to provide a positive working environment for that team. The incumbent also confers with and assists the Branch Manager, Executive Leadership, and Commissioner leadership on Division policies and objectives and coordinates the work of the section with other sections of the Division. In addition, the incumbent represents and supports the Division and Commission in meetings, briefings, conferences, and workshops, engaging other agencies, the Legislature, companies, research organizations, communities, and other stakeholders; participates in investigations and hearings and testifies as an expert witness in proceedings before the Commission and courts; and prepares correspondence and reports.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Program and Project Supervisor, Public Utilities Commission (3504) - CalHR . 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.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey .
**Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).**
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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-422044
Position #(s):
535-710-3504-950
Working Title:
Offshore Wind Planning Unit Supervisor
Classification:
PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPERVISOR, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION $11,957.00 - $14,967.00
# 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 supports a hybrid workplace model with a workforce of office-based and remote-centered workers. 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 a Program and Project Supervisor, Public Utilities Commission in the Climate Initiatives Branch. 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 both inside and outside of state service. To be eligible to apply and be hired as a new-to-state-service employee, you must:

Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series - YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov .

Complete an assessment and score in the top ranks. Your assessment score determines your rank.

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.

Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
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 JC 422044 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 710-491 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: 4/14/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Attn: RPA 710-491 | JC 422044
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
RPA 710-491 | JC 422044
1516 9th 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 below for Statement of Qualifications information.

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:

Knowledge of the Energy Commission's Clean Energy Implementation Planning Program.

Knowledge of Offshore Wind energy development initiatives.

Knowledge of land-use screens from solar, terrestrial wind, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure planning.

Experience with the principles and methods of personnel management and supervision.

Experience planning and coordinating the work of a multi-disciplinary staff.

Ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities and supervise various staff assigned to each project toward the production of timely, quality work products.

Ability to represent the Division in meetings and/or workshops with agencies, interest groups/public as well as public meetings, conferences and hearings sponsored by assigned Committees/Commission.

Excellent writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.

Experience analyzing complex data and preparing and presenting complex and comprehensive reports and recommendations orally and in writing.

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.
Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Personnel Office
(916) 654-4309
personnel.services@energy.ca.gov
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:
Carousel Gore
(916) 661-8122
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.

Experience in supervising a technical program or other analytic function, especially in times of organizational change.

Knowledge of scientific and technical matters pertaining to a clean energy implementation program.

Experience developing and implementing policies, programs and activities related to a clean energy program.

Experience which demonstrates the ability to effectively supervise an interdisciplinary staff.

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.