HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN III (00103730)

Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in San Bernardino.

Incumbent will safely perform complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment in connection with the operation and maintenance of State Water Project generating/pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance, and facilities.

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Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License as travel throughout the State of California is required. 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 every seven years thereafter. 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.

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:

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently; demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter. The candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. Project Management and/or lead experience is ideal. Candidates with knowledge and experience working with communication and control systems such as SCADA and electrical and mechanical equipment typically used in hydroelectric pumping and generating plants are highly desirable. Experience in protective relay or programmable logic controller is desired, as well as experience in computers and software. Must be available for off-peak operations, maintenance, or emergency repairs.

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 Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and resume. Please reference SAP Position #50002492 and Job Control # JC-528785 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. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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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.