- Substantial knowledge of electric vehicles, particularly of charging infrastructure technologies.
- Substantial experience with demonstrated results in the area of bidirectional charging, managed charging, charging interoperability, and/or other key factors related to vehicle-grid integration.
- Experience with modeling tools and methods to analyze charging infrastructure.
- Ability to evaluate and understand dependencies among systems and market trends (for example, the relationships between transportation electrification, renewable energy, and the electric transmission and distribution systems).
- Excellent communication skills, including writing skills.
- Ability to collaborate and provide situational awareness across Energy Commission units, offices, and divisions, as well as other California agencies.
- Ability to interact will all levels of technical staff, management, and commissioners.
- Ability to assume a lead position in a team environment.
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - 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. Application received without an SOQ may not be considered.
- Describe your interest in working at the California Energy Commission.
- Describe your knowledge of and work experience with vehicle-grid integration, highlighting your qualifications to be a lead staff member for this policy area.
Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Principal - Sacramento, United States - California Energy Commission
Description
The California Energy Commission seeks an Electric Generation System Program Specialist II/I in the Fuels and Transportation Division's Zero Emissions Vehicles Acceleration Branch. 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.
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Working Title: Electric Vehicle Grid Integration Principal
State Classification Title: ELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
Salary Range: $10, $13,031.00 per month, PTO, full medical benefits, and generous state pension plan
Final Filing Date: 5/7/2024
This position will serve as a key electric vehicle (EV) grid integration expert and project leader within the Fuels and Transportation Division. The EGSPS I analyzes technology trends, market trends, and regulatory proceedings and develops proposed policies, programs, and projects designed to facilitate the integration of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging equipment with the electricity grid. Priorities include promoting interoperability within the electric transportation system, and the development of electric vehicles and their charging equipment as electrical resources. The Fuels and Transportation Division supports California's transition to electric transportation by leading activities related to analytical and modeling work, designing public funding opportunities, and crafting policy recommendations. These activities help electric transportation grow into a more convenient and accessible part of daily life for Californians and a key part of a resilient and carbon-neutral energy system.
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