Energy Efficiency Specialist (Staff Services Manager II, non-supervisory)

Limited Term and may become permanent.

Elevate your career with the Energy Efficiency Specialist for Department of General Services with Office of Sustainability.

Unleash your potential in a position that not only prepares the state for future grid reliability challenges but also champions environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions from state operations.

Join DGS in shaping a greener and more sustainable future for California!

Apply today!

As our Energy Efficiency Specialist, you will have the opportunity to :

• Oversee and manage the state's Energy Demand Response program to contribute to the dependability, reliability, and stability of California's electric grid system.
• Manage the state's contract with a Demand Response Provider, ensuring effective collaboration with contractors.
• Assist state departments in programming building management systems for energy-efficient operations and readiness to respond to energy emergencies.
• Identify retrocommissioning opportunities to address operational issues related to HVAC systems & controls, lighting controls, and other energy-consuming systems.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to research and analyze complex sustainability issues, synthesize findings and present information clearly in reports, and graphically.
• Ability to accept multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to quickly acquire technical knowledge.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders including other state agencies, utility companies and other government entities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicating verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make presentations to management, in meetings, and others.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and similar applications).
• Understanding of sustainability principles including energy savings strategies.

The application deadline for the Energy Efficiency Specialist opportunity is 3 / 15 / 24, which means your application materials need to be submitted online or postmarked by this date.

Please note, the state classification for the Energy Efficiency Specialist position is Staff Services Manager II . To be considered for this position, you are required to take and pass the Staff Services Manager II exam.

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What DGS Offers :

• An organization with a culture that centers on our mission, vision, and values
• Accountable management dedicated to staff and public service
• Investment in career development
• Great pay & benefits
• Flexible schedules Telework option
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the entire family
• Excellent pension plan
• Free Modern fitness center and locker for DGS employees
• Close to the River Walk and bike trails in West Sacramento

For more information and application questions, contact the Recruitment team at [email protected]