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Form of workUnder general direction of the Manager of the Power Contract Management Section in the State Water Project (SWP) Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Power Operations Management, the incumbent is responsible for the complex and unique aspects of the following functions: 1) manage, administer, and provide DWR representation for existing high and medium voltage transmission agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison Company (SCE), the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), and other transmission and/or interconnection providers for the benefit of the SWP pumping and generating facilities; 2) negotiate, prepare, and execute new transmission and/or interconnection agreements;
and 3) facilitate coordination between the Transmission Planning Section, other groups in DWR, and transmission providers or external partners to resolve transmission contract related issues.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-411231
Position #(s):
841-523-3674-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Specialist)
Classification:
SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST) $10,886.00 - $13,625.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Operations and Maintenance, State Water Project, Assistant Division Manager, Power Operations Management, Power Systems planning and Contracts Branch, Power Contract Management Section, Transmission Contracts Unit, Sacramento
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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: https://water.ca.gov
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-3pm.
Special Requirements
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; negotiate under difficult situations and be diplomatic in sensitive negotiations with other entities. Must be able to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Must be willing to work occasionally outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California or other states which may require air travel or other means of transportation. Must possess a valid California Driver's License as travel throughout the State or other states may require driving a vehicle on public roadways.
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.
DWR is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance, whether office-centered or remote-centered, is essential to the successful performance in this position.
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Positions:
Under the provisions 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.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT:
This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.
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: 2/9/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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
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
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.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications - 2 pages max, typed document in Arial 12 pt font.
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:
This position requires that the incumbent has knowledge of state and federal energy regulations concerning electric transmission including NERC and WECC, project management concepts, contract negotiation, the CAISO transmission grid, and the electric distribution grids of California investor owned utilities (IOUs) and publicly owned utilities (POUs) that connect to DWR facilities. The incumbent must work cooperatively with others, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintain consistent, predictable attendance, exercise good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cynthia Pollard
(916) 940-4420
cynthia.pollard@water.ca.gov
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 Workforce Equality
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.ca.gov
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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, Cover letter and SOQ. Please reference SAP Position # 50064486 and Job Control # 411231 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) (2 page maximum) is a separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.
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.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To view the job application process video, click here .
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.
SENIOR HEP UTILITY ENGINEER (SPEC)
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.
