Hydroelectric Plant Technician II - State of California : Job Details

Job Description and Duties

As a Hydroelectric Plant Technician I, under close supervision of an Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor with guidance from the HEP Technician III, the incumbent performs routine and basic tasks on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of SWP generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities.

As a Hydroelectric Plant Technician II, under the direction of a Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Technician Supervisor with guidance from the Hydroelectric Technician III, the incumbent safely performs the complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of State Water Project (SWP) generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* Hydroelectric Plant Technician II

* HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-457591

Position #(s):

842-###-####-180

Working Title:

Hydroelectric Plant Technician II

Classification:

Hydroelectric Plant Technician II

$8,742.00 - $11,521.00

Shall Consider:

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

$6,562.00 - $10,476.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Contra Costa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Delta Field Division, Engineering Branch, HEP Technician Section, Byron

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website:

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.

Special Requirements

Required to attend the Division's OP-2 class and be certified as a worker and/or switch person, in compliance with State Water Project regulations.

This is a sensitive position and is subject to substance abuse testing set forth in California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Regulations 599.960-599.966.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Must possess a valid California Driver License to travel from plant to plant and within the State Water Project, including driving a vehicle on public roadways will be required.

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

Under the provision of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

This position is not eligible for telework.

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: 1/2/2025

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 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:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

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:

* 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.

* Resume is required and must be included.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

* Experience installing, testing, and/or validating electrical and mechanical equipment

* Experience analyzing, troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware & software failures

* Experience with fault isolation procedures and/or techniques

* Experience reviewing and analyzing drawings and schematics

* Experience identifying materials, equipment & procedures to repair and restore equipment

* Experience installing and testing conveyance instrumentation components including relays, programmable logic controllers, sensors & transducers, etc.

* Experience performing calibration and testing of alarms, annunciators, point settings, trip circuit, etc.

* Experience performing calculations such as ranges and parameter to validate test & equipment operation

* Experience assisting performing preventative maintenance activities on equipment and systems

* Experience with safety meetings, safety audits, pre-work safety plans and/or Job Hazard/Safety Analysis

* Experience assisting conducting electrical and mechanical equipment inspections

* Experience documenting calibration and test results

* Experience maintaining equipment maintenance records and inventory

* Experience with communication equipment (High speed data multiplexors, Ethernet, Fiber Optic, LAN & WAN network, etc.)

* Experience working with IT equipment (computers, servers, video surveillance systems, etc.)

* Knowledge of generating and/or pumping plant equipment such as transformers, power circuit breakers, governors, etc.

This position also requires the incumbent to have: 1) the strength and ability to move and transport heavy equipment or material up to 50 lbs; 2) the stamina and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and stretch to access, test or install cables, equipment or materials; 3) the stamina and ability to climb 25 foot ladders, long flights of stairs, scaffolding, and towers, to access, test or install cables, equipment or materials; 4) the ability to identify color-coded parts, indicator lights, CRT display data, hazard warning tags, and warning barrier tapes; 5) the ability to work in confined spaces; and 6) the manual dexterity to use hand tools, operate control panels, equipment keypads and for delicate component or printed circuit board repair. This position requires working around loud machinery.

This position requires the incumbent to: 1) work alone and as part of a team; 2) willing to work extended hours and on weekends as needed to support restoration of operations; 3) follow safety precautions inherent in the job.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We offer full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a retirement plan.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Eleanor Matuu

(209) ###-####

[email protected]

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.

EEO Contact:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) ###-####

[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-###-#### (TTY), 1-800-###-#### (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume online or to the address listed below. Please reference SAP Position #50002004 and Job Control #JC-457591 in the examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying section of your application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Exam/Assessment Info

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN II

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.