Job Description and Duties Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director, The Rulemaking Coordinator (Analyst IV) serves as the California Energy Commission's prime resource matter expert responsible for administrative oversight, planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing rulemaking activities across the California Energy Commission (CEC).The incumbent independently carries out program oversight and lead responsibilities related to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) for the promulgation of regulations through rulemaking, ensuring that regulations developed and adopted by the CEC comply with the requirements of the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), Department of Finance (DOF), and applicable Federal and state statutes. In addition, the Rulemaking Coordinator advises the Executive Management team, Commissioners, and division management on a broad spectrum of active and potential rulemakings assigned to the CEC. As a regulatory agency, the CEC routinely adopts regulations developed by staff across many divisions and programs. The success and expediency of these rulemakings is what will ensure the CEC meets its mission to lead the state to a 100% clean energy future for all; and the state of California will make progress toward its climate goals and legislative mandates. The Rulemaking Coordinator will work independently and facilitate efforts across other CEC divisions and units to ensure all rulemakings meet a consistent standard of technical and administrative quality, maintain project plans to achieve timely results, and that rulemaking materials are completed and organized in compliance with the APA. In addition, the incumbent may represent the Commission before various state, federal, and local energy agencies; regulated entities; a range of other stakeholders; and the public. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Analyst Series-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. 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 https://www.naces.org. 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. 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.
- ANALYST IV Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement 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 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 Analyst IV in the Executive Office. 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 who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:
- 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 and pass the Analyst IV exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
- To apply for this position, 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. State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.
Department Website:
https://www.energy.ca.gov Special Requirements You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:
- 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.
- The Job Control number 538031 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.
- Request for Personnel Action Number 150-140 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
- Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
- 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. 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: 1) Knowledge of the rulemaking process in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, from pre-rulemaking through the submission of the final package to the Office of Administrative Law. 2) Experience working with the Office of Administrative Law and the Department of Finance. 3) Knowledge of the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA) process as it relates to regulations and rulemakings. 4) Experience working with subject matter experts, economists, and legal and administrative staff to develop regulations.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions 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.
- Describe how your education and/or work experience have prepared you for this position.
- Describe your experience presenting information verbally and in writing to high level decision makers and/or the public.
- Describe your experience working with a diverse set of staff and experts to deliver a final product.
- Describe your experience of working independently and advising management on complex projects.