Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please  to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Would you like to contribute to achieving the state's ambitious and internationally-recognized clean energy and environmental goals? The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is leading California's efforts to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future by 2045. The Electric Planning & Market Design branch of the CPUC's Energy Division develops and oversees programs and policies to ensure that existing and new electricity resources are available to meet the State electric grid's reliability needs.

The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group is in search of dynamic, creative team members to support the state's resource and infrastructure planning efforts. The section values strong analytical, policy, and communication skills and seeks individuals that have experience and interest in decarbonization problem solving. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California's clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions.

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will support the IRP group in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst will contribute to projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specifically, the Senior Energy Policy & Planning Analyst's duties and responsibilities may include:

• Conduct research and technical analysis on complex energy policy and energy market issues with moderate direction
• Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment
• Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications
• Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling
• Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process
• Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission -related issues
• Represent the Division in various high-profile settings
• Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals
• Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings 
• Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include:
• Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term (e.g., through 2050) for the electric sector
• Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state's GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities
• Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation)
• Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state's GHG reduction goals
• Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the ever-growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure

Funding for this position expires on 6/30/2025. This is a limited-term position that may become permanent based upon funding.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 457497
Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 457498

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses .

1. Describe your experience managing complex technical projects, providing leadership support to key parts of projects and project teams; establishing schedules and managing production of timely deliverables.
2. Describe your experience gathering data and synthesizing information; and conducting complex policy, regulatory, economic, and/or financial analyses.
3. Describe your understanding of California's climate change and energy resource planning goals.

For assistance in completing the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position , you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at 

Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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:

• Experience working on energy policy, electricity markets, or energy technologies.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and ability to multi-task.

Benefits

Additional Information:

CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to join our team.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
  
  Please Note -- your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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