Compliance & Enforcement Specialist

Do you have experience with building energy codes and compliance? California Energy Commission (CEC) is hiring a Compliance & Enforcement Specialist in the Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement. This opportunity is an Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification.

The Compliance & Enforcement Specialist will interact 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. The focus will be on Title 20 (Benchmarking) and Title 24, Part 6 (Building Energy Code).

The Office of Compliance Assistance and Enforcement has primary responsibility of providing compliance assistance to support the successful implementation of California's Building Energy Code and Benchmarking requirements and performing direct enforcement of these requirements.

• Knowledge of Title 20 and 24 energy efficiency regulations.
• Enforcement methodologies related to building standards.
• Knowledge of legal and case management basics.
• Ability to question everything, pay attention to details, and think on your feet.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and firmly.
• Comfort to negotiate and interact with high-level executives and attorneys.
• Ability to collaborate and bring disparate groups together.
• Making solid recommendations and writing about them.
• Ability to have a positive, can-do, solution-oriented attitude.

• Cover Letter - One page on why you are the best candidate
• Resume

for the Electric Generation System Specialist I state classification. Please review the MQs for this opportunity before officially applying. Link to CalHR MQs:
CalHR Public Portal

Final Filing Deadline: September 14th 2026 (11:59pm Pacific Time)

For any questions about the position or application process please contact the California Energy Commission recruitment team at