Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Pending DOF Approval

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director of the Energy Assessments Division (EAD), the Research Specialist IV serves as EAD’s Chief Economist. The Chief Economist leads EAD’s efforts in determining why California’s transportation fuel costs exceed national prices after controlling for taxes, fees, and other California-specific costs; improving modeling and analytical capabilities for helping the state transition towards decarbonization; and contributing to the design and implementation of policy tools to mitigate the risk of transportation fuel price spikes. The Chief Economist is responsible for analytical studies on potential cost impacts of implementing legislative mandates and state policies, including Senate Bill X1-2 and Assembly Bill X2-1. The incumbent directs the development and implementation of new, advanced modeling methodologies needed to bring these capability improvements to fruition. In this capacity, the incumbent oversees the work of EAD economists and analysts, consulting with other divisions and organizations on multidisciplinary approaches to transportation fuel modeling, as well as data analysis and research methodologies to be used in all major staff efforts. This position leads EAD in continuous improvement of its analytical tools and capabilities to best address multiple legislative mandates and state policy priorities, including energy demand forecasting and demand scenarios across all major energy types and sectors, such as electricity and fossil or other gas.

EAD is responsible for a diverse set of data-analysis-related work products such as demand forecasts of electricity and natural gas, transportation, and policy analysis for data intensive legislative mandates. EAD relies on a broad variety of methodologies (econometric, engineering, statistical, computer modeling, etc.) and data sets (economic, demographic, GIS, etc.) in preparing these products. EAD collects and analyzes transportation fuels data relating to production, supply, market prices, etc., and uses the data to prepare reports and analyses for the CEC, and state energy policy makers. EAD’s reports also contribute to the CEC’s Integrated Energy Policy Report, the state’s primary energy policy report. The EAD also provides emergency response for the CEC and the state when incidents occur that may impact or are impacting the supply of transportation fuels and/or fuel prices.

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.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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 478368 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 800-358 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: 6/10/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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

Personnel Office - Postal

Attn: RPA 800-358 | JC-478368

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

Personnel Office - Drop Off

RPA 800-358 | JC-478368

715 P 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 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.

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.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job,

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