ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM SPECIALIST I

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. They are seeking an Electric Generation System Specialist I to perform complex technical work on energy efficiency and decarbonization, focusing on compliance and enforcement of California's Building Energy Code.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs the varied, complex, technical, and analytical work on the topics of energy efficiency and decarbonization, specifically, Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code) and Title 20 Building Benchmarking Requirements (Benchmarking)
• Provides compliance assistance to support the successful implementation of California’s Building Energy Code and Benchmarking requirements and performing direct enforcement of these requirements
• Interacts directly with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), consumers, building owners, contractors, energy consultants, Contractors State Licensing Board, third party inspectors, and other stakeholders regarding Building Energy Code compliance and enforcement
• Represents the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various government agencies and industry professionals with respect to compliance and enforcement with Building Energy Code and Benchmarking activities
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public

Skills

• Knowledge of Title 20 and 24 energy efficiency regulations, enforcement methodologies, market actors and eco system related to building standards, legal/case management basics
• Ability to question everything and pay attention to details
• Ability to think on your feet
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and firmly
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to collaborate and bring disparate groups together
• Ability to be comfortable with being uncomfortable
• Ability to analyze information, make solid recommendations, and write about it
• Ability to interact with high level executives and attorneys
• Ability to have a positive, can do, solution-oriented attitude

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