Job Posting: EV Charging Infrastructure Specialist

California Energy Commission

JC-361928
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EV Charging Infrastructure Specialist
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST I (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)

$6,512.00 - $8,093.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

The Fuels and Transportation Division (FTD) is seeking three Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialists to join its staff and work on zero-emission vehicle infrastructure planning and deployment. The specialists will help administer the Clean Transportation Program, which is investing more than $1 billion to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission transportation infrastructure, in-state manufacturing, and workforce training and development. Both specialists will serve in the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Analysis Branch under two different units: The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Innovation Unit and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Unit.  

 

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Innovation Unit designs and implements grant funding solicitations to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles. With an emphasis on infrastructure deployment, the unit creates and implements FTD’s most innovative funding opportunities to advance solutions to challenges in EV charging and infrastructure deployment for light-duty vehicles (passenger vehicles and light trucks). Within this unit, the EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment Specialist will develop and implement innovative grant funding solicitations; oversee and manage project implementation by grant recipients; evaluate and recommend electric vehicle infrastructure policies and strategies; collaborate within the CEC and with outside agencies and stakeholders.

 

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Unit emphasizes large-scale and rapid deployment of infrastructure. It works with third-party implementers on rebate projects that play a key role in advancing standards, technology requirements and expediting the state’s ZEV and infrastructure transition. Within this unit, the EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment Specialist will act as the Energy Commission’s project manager for one or more large block grants to accelerate deployment of EV charging infrastructure and provide oversight over third-party implemneters. This entails working closely with third-party block grant implementers, evaluating policy design and implementation proposals, participating in regular strategy and coordination calls; and recommending action to Energy Commission management. The EV Charging Infrastructure Specialist will also manage the block grant and other funding agreements, including invoices, amendments, and deliverables; work as part of a team to develop and implement grant funding opportunities; oversee and manage project implementation; evaluate and recommend potential updates to electric vehicle infrastructure policies and strategies; and collaborate within the CEC and with outside agencies and stakeholders.

 

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at  Energy Commission Specialist I. 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

 

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.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-361928
Position #(s):
535-610-4184-XXX
Working Title:
EV Charging Infrastructure Specialist
Classification:
ENERGY COMMISSION SPECIALIST I (TECH EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT)
$6,512.00 - $8,093.00
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Sacramento County
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 four Energy Analysts in the Fuels and Transportation Division/Various Units. 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:

1) 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.

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

3) 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

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 361928 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 610-236 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

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: Until Filled

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.

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 610-236 | JC 361928
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 610-236 | JC 361928
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.

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:
  • Ability to reason logically and creatively while using a variety of analytical techniques, tools, and software.   
  • Experience with zero-emission vehicles and/or zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to learn, understand, and apply agreement management and contract policies and procedures. 
  • Critical thinking and analysis in managing contractual deliverables.  
  • Ability to review and understand invoices and financial matters. 
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate ideas, data, and information effectively to a diverse audience.  
  • Ability to make effective presentations and interact effectively with both internal and external parties.   
  • Effective analytical and report writing skills, including proper grammar and punctuation.  
  • Ability to gather, compile, analyze, and interpret written and numerical research data and prepare research and statistical reports.   
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including working effectively with a team on time-sensitive projects.  
  • Ability to take initiative and work proactively.  
  • Knowledge of clean transportation and energy. 

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 Services 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.

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.

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