California Energy Commission
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
The Energy Research & Development Division (ERDD) deploys over $300 million annually to advance technology innovation and research supporting the state’s clean energy and climate goals, including in the areas of renewable energy supply, building and industrial decarbonization, sustainable transportation, energy storage, energy distribution, resilience and reliability, and carbon management.
The Manufacturing & Carbon Management Unit focuses on technology research, development, demonstration, and deployment for decarbonization of industrial processes via process modifications, electrification, or other means, and carbon management, including direct air capture of atmospheric carbon, point source capture, and carbon utilization. The Manufacturing & Carbon Management Unit is part of the broader Industry & Carbon Management Branch, which advances energy efficiency, demand flexibility, electrification, and renewable energy and fuels in the industrial and agriculture sectors and at the water-energy nexus, as well as carbon removal technologies and strategies. Under the general direction of the Branch Manager, a Program and Project Supervisor (Supervisor) in ERDD leads, supervises, and directs a multi-disciplinary team of approximately 5 - 10 staff and oversees a technology development and research investment portfolio. The Supervisor oversees program planning, implementation, and evaluation activities; policy analyses; stakeholder engagement; and reviews of written products and presentations. The Supervisor also serves as a high-level specialist, conducting or overseeing the most challenging technical work. The Supervisor confers with and assists the Branch Manager, Executive Leadership, and Commissioner leadership on issues of relevance to the Supervisor’s portfolio. The Supervisor represents and supports the Division and California Energy Commission (CEC) 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 California Public Utilities Commission and courts; and prepares correspondence and reports. 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. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at .You will find additional information about the job in the .
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.
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 419119 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 380-400 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.
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 in energy technology innovation and energy or industrial sector analysis.
2) Experience in leading technical programs or projects.
3) Ability to build and lead a high-performing, highly motivated team and to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, respect, and excellence.
4) Ability to supervise a team to produce timely, quality work products.
5) Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, with a high level of organization, and to manage multiple priorities.
6) Ability to productively address and resolve conflict.
7) Ability to represent the Division and Commission in meetings, conferences, hearings, and workshops with state and federal agencies, the Legislature, companies, research organizations, communities, and other stakeholders.
8) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including with non-expert audiences.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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