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CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Under the administrative direction of Commissioner Nancy Skinner, the Chief of Staff advises on key decisions before the California Energy Commission, manages the Commissioner&rsquo;s office, and oversees staff and interns. The Chief of Staff works closely with Commissioners, Governor&rsquo;s Office, members of the Legislature, and other government agencies on CEC policy matters, activities and programs. The Chief of Staff consults with the Commissioner and may represent the Commissioner at meetings, public functions and in engagement with external stakeholders. The position also has overall responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the Commissioner&rsquo;s portfolio and performs other related duties as required.</p><p>
You will find additional information about the job in the <b>Duty Statement</b>.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>Working Conditions</p>
<p>This position provides hybrid telework opportunities. Beginning July 1, 2025, employees may be required to work in-person four days per week under the Energy Commission's telework policy currently under development as required by Executive Order N-22-25 and current CalHR guidance. CEC will review requests for exemptions on a case-by-case basis, with consideration to operational needs and the benefits of in-person interaction. 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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Minimum Requirements</p>
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.<ul><li>
C. E. A.</li></ul>
</div><div><p>Additional Documents</p>
<ul><li>Job Application Package Checklist</li><li>
Duty Statement</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Position Details</p>
<div><div><div><b>Job Code #:</b> </div><div>JC-500174
</div></div><div><div><b>Position #(s):</b>
</div><div><div>535-103-7500-003</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Working Title:</b> </div><div><b>Chief of Staff to Commissioner Skinner</b>
</div></div></div><div><div><b>Classification:</b> </div><div>C. E. A.
<div>$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A
</div>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><b># of Positions:</b> </div><div>1
</div></div><div><div><b>Work Location:</b> </div><div>Sacramento County
</div></div><div><div><b>Telework:</b> </div><div>Hybrid
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Type:</b> </div><div>Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
</div></div></div></div><div><p>Department Information</p>
<div><div><p>The California Energy Commission (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 in downtown Sacramento.</p><div>
The CEC seeks a CEA in Commissioner Skinner'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 CEC plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally.</div></div>
</div><p>Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
</p></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>Application Instructions</p>
<div><p>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.
</p>Final Filing Date: 12/19/2025
<p><b>Who May Apply</b></p>
<div>Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
</div><p><b>How To Apply</b></p>
<div>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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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 apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:<br>
<div><p><b>Address for Mailing Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div>California Energy Commission
</div><div>Personnel Office - Postal
</div><div>Attn: Selection Services Office
</div><div>715 P Street, MS-3
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div></div></div></div><div><p><b>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div><div>California Energy Commission
</div><div>Mike Sexton
</div><div>Selection Services Office
</div><div>715 P Street, MS-3
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div><div>Submit application at the lobby security check in.
</div><div>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Application Package Documents</b></p>
<p>The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
</p><ul><li>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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.</li>
<li>Resume is required and must be included.</li>
<li>Statement of Qualifications -
<ul><li>The SOQ is required. The SOQ describes your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications identified in this announcement under the desirable qualification section.</li><li>
Please see the SOQ instructions provided in the Desirable Qualifications Section of this bulletin.</li></ul></li>
</ul></div>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
</div></div></div><div><p>Examination Qualification Requirements</p>
<div>All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.<br>
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Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
</div><div><p><b>General Qualifications</b></p>
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
</div><p>Knowledge and Abilities</p>
<div><p>Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy &ndash; influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
</p><div><ul><li>Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department&rsquo;s or agency&rsquo;s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager&rsquo;s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
</li><li>Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department&rsquo;s or agency&rsquo;s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><p>These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
</p><p>CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
</p><p>CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
</p><p>CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
</p></div></div></div><div><p>Desirable Qualifications</p>
<div>In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
</div><div><div><p>Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the statements below. Responses must be numbered to match the statements and be no more than two pages, using a 12-point font. Note the number of years of experience and the position(s) held that provided the experience. Applications submitted without an SOQ will not be considered.</p><div><br>
1. Experience advising high level, preferably government, decision makers on highly sensitive, often controversial issues/policies of very significant interest to the public, media and the Legislature.<br>
</div><div>2. General knowledge of high priority state and federal energy policy issues.<br>
</div><div>3. Experience conducting and overseeing the completion of special projects related to complex energy, environmental and/or transportation policy issues that are considered highly sensitive and high priority.</div><div></div><div><br>
4. Experience effectively managing an interdisciplinary staff.</div><div></div><div><br>
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with top-level managers, private and public sector representatives, the Legislature, Governor's Office, and state, federal, tribal, and local governmental agencies.</div><div></div><div><br>
6. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts.</div><div></div><div><br>
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to ensure Commission program products are of high quality.</div><div></div><p><br>
</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>Examination Information</p>
<p></p><div><p>This examination consists of an application and statement of qualifications (SOQ) Rating Process - weighted 100%.</p><p>
The examination will consist of an application screening process conducted by a designated screening committee, using predetermined rating criteria based on the desirable qualifications included in the examination bulletin.<br>
Applicants will be competitively ranked according to their qualifications and experience as stated on their application, resume, and Statement of Qualifications. Therefore, applicants must complete their application thoroughly and include specific details that address the desirable qualifications of this position.</p>
<p></p><p>If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
</p><p>A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
</p><p>The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
</p><p>Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
</p><p>The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
</p></div></div><div><p>Special Testing Arrangements</p>
<div>If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
</div></div></div><div><p>Benefits</p>
<div>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
</div></div><div><p>Contact Information</p>
<div><p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
</p><p><b>Department Website:</b> https://www.energy.ca.gov
</p><p><b>Human Resources Contact:
</b><br>
Mike Sexton<br>
(916) 461-5571<br>
michael.sexton@energy.ca.gov
</p><div><p>Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
</p><b>EEO Contact:</b><br>
Carousel Gore<br>
(916) 661-8122<br>
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
</div><p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<p>The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
</p><p>It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

C. E. A.

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, Contracts, Grants and Loans Office, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs the more responsible varied, analytical and complex consultative services in the planning, development, accounting, evaluation, award, fiscal compliance and reporting of contracts, grants and loans programs. Working independently on fiscal and program activities are an integral part of this analyst's responsibilities
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<b>Minimum Qualifications (MQs)</b>: The MQs for this classification can be found at AGPA Classification. 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.
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Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey.</p><p>
You will find additional information about the job in the <b>Duty Statement</b>.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>Working Conditions</p>
<p>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.
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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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Minimum Requirements</p>
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.<ul><li>
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST</li></ul>
</div><div><p>Additional Documents</p>
<ul><li>Job Application Package Checklist</li><li>
Duty Statement</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Position Details</p>
<div><div><div><b>Job Code #:</b> </div><div>JC-500221
</div></div><div><div><b>Position #(s):</b>
</div><div><div>535-202-5393-002</div>
<div>535-202-5393-001</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Working Title:</b> </div><div><b>Commission Agreement Officer</b>
</div></div></div><div><div><b>Classification:</b> </div><div>ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
<div>$6,031.00 - $7,775.00
</div>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><b># of Positions:</b> </div><div>Multiple
</div></div><div><div><b>Work Location:</b> </div><div>Sacramento County
</div></div><div><div><b>Telework:</b> </div><div>Hybrid
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Type:</b> </div><div>Permanent, Full Time
</div></div></div></div><div><p>Department Information</p>
<div>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 in downtown Sacramento.
<br>
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The California Energy Commission seeks a/an AGPA in the Contracts, Grants and Loans 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.
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This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:<br>
<p>1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series &ndash; YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov.</p><br>
2) Complete and pass the AGPA exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
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3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the &ldquo;Required Application Package Documents&rdquo; section. Resumes <b>will not</b> be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include &ldquo;to&rdquo; and &ldquo;from&rdquo; dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications.
</div><p>Department Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov
</p></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>Special Requirements</p>
<div></div><div>You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:
<br>
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1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the <b>Explanations</b> box on the first page of the STD. 678.
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2) The Job Control number JC 500221 and the title of the position you are applying for in the <b>Examination(s) or Job Title(s)</b> box on the first page of the STD. 678.
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3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 202-093/094 in the <b>Explanations</b> box of the STD. 678.
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4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.
<br>
5) 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.
</div></div><div><p>Application Instructions</p>
<div><p>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.
</p>Final Filing Date: 12/11/2025
<p><b>Who May Apply</b></p>
<div>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.
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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).
</div><p><b>How To Apply</b></p>
<div>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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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 apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:<br>
<div><p><b>Address for Mailing Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div>California Energy Commission
</div><div>Personnel Office - Postal
</div><div>Attn: RPA 202-093/094 | JC 500221
</div><div>715 P Street, MS-3
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div></div></div></div><div><p><b>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div><div>California Energy Commission
</div><div>Personnel Office - Drop Off
</div><div>RPA 202-093/094 | JC 500221
</div><div>715 P Street, MS-3
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div><div></div><div>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Application Package Documents</b></p>
<p>The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
</p><ul><li>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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.</li>
<li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.</li>
<li>Other - <b>Cover Letter</b> &ndash; Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.</li>
</ul></div>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
</div></div></div><div><p>Desirable Qualifications</p>
<div>In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
</div><div>1) The successful applicant should have experience with state contracting including working knowledge of the Public Contract Code, State Administrative Manual, and State Contract Manual.
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2) Strong communications skills. Effective communication with team members and stakeholders, and adapting to changing circumstances as needed.
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3) Be effective in adapting to new policies and procedures in a dynamic environment.
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4) Good problem-solving skills. Addressing potential contract issues or delays and handling modifications.
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5) Works well in a team environment.
</div></div><div><p>Benefits</p>
<div>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
</div></div><div><p>Contact Information</p>
<div><p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
</p><p><b>Department Website:</b> https://www.energy.ca.gov
</p><p><b>Human Resources Contact:
</b><br>
Personnel Office<br>
(530) 654-4309<br>
personnel.services@energy.ca.gov
</p><div><p>Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
</p><b>EEO Contact:</b><br>
Carousel Gore<br>
(916) 661-8122<br>
Carousel.Gore@energy.ca.gov
</div><p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<p>The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
</p><p>It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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