Hydroelectric Plant Technician II

Job Description and Duties

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. Assist with analyzing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing Hardware and Software failures on equipment, systems and related components. Assist with performing physical installation and testing of equipment.

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Special Requirements

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. This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and therefore a satisfactory background check is required prior to appointment and at least every seven years thereafter.

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. Must be willing to work extended hours and on weekends as needed to support restoration of operations and follow safety precautions inherent in the job.

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 in: applying safety and security practices, solving electrical and/or electronic problems, using Mathematics, Algebra, Trigonometry, Boolean Logic to solve electrical problems, using Test Equipment, diagnostic devices, related to Power Systems, using Test Equipment, diagnostic devices, related to Network Systems, understanding Electrical, Electronic Theory to solve system problems, Knowledge of Testing, maintaining, repairing, Knowledge of Technical Drawings, Single, three, schematic, wiring, logic, Knowledge of Electrical Color code standard, Knowledge of Manufacture, configuration, repair of Electrical equipment, Knowledge of Manufacture, configuration, repair of Instrumentation equipment, Knowledge of Devices, flow, level, position, temperature, pressure, speed, vibration, Ability to use a PC in work application.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50002071 and Job Control #504733 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The follow 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.

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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 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.