Closing Date: 26th May, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The Chief Counsel's Office is a full-service legal team that advances the mission of the California Energy Commission (Commission) by providing pragmatic solutions-oriented legal services and counsel to support sound decision-making throughout the organization. Under the general supervision of the Chief Counsel, each Assistant Chief Counsel performs the most complex and sensitive legal work in the office. Each Assistant Chief Counsel is assigned to supervise a unit and subject matter areas within the Chief Counsel's Office as determined by the Chief Counsel. The Assistant Chief Counsel for the Advocacy and Compliance Unit will supervise a unit that is comprised of attorneys who advise Commission staff and Commissioners on permitting proceedings for renewable energy projects under the Opt-in Certification Program. (The Commission is the lead CEQA agency for environmental review and permitting for any clean energy facility that elects to opt into the Commission's jurisdiction under the Opt-In Certification Program.) Attorneys in the Advocacy and Compliance Unit also advise staff on proceedings for the certification of thermal power plants, post-certification amendments, and an exemption process for eligible small power plants (including backup generation for data centers), as well as on compliance and enforcement matters, including for clean energy facilities and thermal power plants licensed by the Commission, appliance energy efficiency standards and building energy efficiency standards. They also coordinate the Commission's analysis of relevant proposed legislation and relevant Public Records Act requests.
Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at Attorney Series-CalHR (https://eservices.calhr.ca.gov/enterprisehrblazorpublic/Public/ClassSpec/ClassSpecDetail/5871). 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 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CECRecruitmentSurvey)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31906930&name=ACCDutyStatement.pdf)
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.
Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
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 (https://resources.ca.gov/About-Us/our-new-headquarters) in Downtown Sacramento.
The California Energy Commission Seeks an Assistant Chief Counsel in The Chief Counsel's 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 Cal Careers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/CreateNewAccount.aspx) Account. for A Tutorial on The State Application Process, Visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – You Tube (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLIcSRKAeCVRjs63QBEvLxhzKPTv3xXcWi&data=04%7C01%7C%7C47d5a3a84d6643e984f908d98f62924f%7Cac3a124413f44ef68d1bbaa27148194e%7C0%7C0%7C637698475794432868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2qvXlXbeyXi8BkNiAVXYzEiHvbShHK5o3OIiU5o4Et4%3D&reserved=0) or Contact Careers@energy.Ca.Gov.
Complete and Pass the Acc (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1587) Exam to Be Eligible to Be Hired for Available Positions. See Information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams. (V)
to Apply for This Position, Submit an Application Package Through Your Cal Careers 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:
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: 5/26/2026
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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=517908)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31906930&name=ACCDutyStatement.pdf)
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 (https://resources.ca.gov/About-Us/our-new-headquarters) in Downtown Sacramento.
The California Energy Commission Seeks an Assistant Chief Counsel in The Chief Counsel's 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 Cal Careers (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/CreateNewAccount.aspx) Account. for A Tutorial on The State Application Process, Visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – You Tube (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPLIcSRKAeCVRjs63QBEvLxhzKPTv3xXcWi&data=04%7C01%7C%7C47d5a3a84d6643e984f908d98f62924f%7Cac3a124413f44ef68d1bbaa27148194e%7C0%7C0%7C637698475794432868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2qvXlXbeyXi8BkNiAVXYzEiHvbShHK5o3OIiU5o4Et4%3D&reserved=0) or Contact Careers@energy.Ca.Gov.
Complete and Pass the Acc (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1587) Exam to Be Eligible to Be Hired for Available Positions. See Information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams. (V)
to Apply for This Position, Submit an Application Package Through Your Cal Careers 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:
- 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 517908 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 140-252 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.
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: 5/26/2026
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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not
