Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor) is responsible for planning, assigning, coordinating, and directing the work and activities of a small group of engineers and other professional staff in development and enforcement of the Commission’s safety regulations for electric generation, energy storage systems, electric infrastructure related to electric generation facilities and energy storage systems, and distributed energy resources contained in General Orders (GO) 167-C, Public Utilities (PU) Code, and other applicable codes and standards.

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Working Conditions

Will accept training and development assignment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

1. Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of a team.
2. Ability to conduct technical investigation of complex issues involving electric generation facilities and energy storage systems.
   
3. Knowledge of Commission's General Orders and Public Utilities Code related to electric generating facilities and energy storage systems..
   

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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 planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of others.
• Documenting findings and memorializing those findings in a written report.
• Knowledge of Public Utilities Code as they pertain to the requirements of the division as noted in Public Utilities Code and General Order 167-C.
• Knowledge of safety and reliability of electric generating facilities and energy storage systems.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to make recommendations and keep management apprised of the status of work assignments.
• Experience advising various levels of management.
• Experience creating and implementing project plans.
• Experience in conducting meetings, conferences, and other events; ability to establish and maintain project priorities; reason logically and creatively; develop and evaluate alternatives; do research work, analyze data; write and review reports, orders, plans, procedures, and citations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Experience in communicating and working cooperatively and effectively with Commission staff, employees of other entities, and members of the public; effectively contribute to the Commission’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
• Experience in excellent writing professional correspondence.

Benefits

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.