Electrical Engineer Section Chief

Company: State of California
Location: Castaic
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job Posting: Electrical Engineer Section Chief Department of Water Resources JC-238072 - Electrical Engineer Section Chief
SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) Final Filing Date: 3/19/2021 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2020, State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction, not included in the current salary, in exchange for up to 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month. The California State Water Project (SWP), a water storage and delivery system of reservoirs, aqueducts, power plants and pumping plants that includes 36 storage facilities, 21 pumping plants, five hydroelectric power plants, four pumping-generating plants, and approximately 705 miles of canals, tunnels, and pipelines, is seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Engineer to apply and further develop their technical design knowledge and broaden their project management and leadership skills. The Senior HEPU Engineer will perform a variety of engineering assignments related to maintenance, design and operation of electrical power equipment including but not limited to electrical motors, generators, control systems, circuit breakers, power transformers and transmission lines. 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 (SUPERVISOR) SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) $9,766.00 - $12,223.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Operations and Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Services, Electrical Engineering Branch 2, Electrical Engineering Section C, Los Angeles County. This position is physically located at the DWR facility in Castaic, California Special Requirements Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in electrical engineering specific to design theory and concepts, construction, and power generation, distribution and transmission systems design. Must possess a valid California Driver's License, as travel throughout the Field Division will be required. This also includes travel and overnight stays in various locations throughout the State of California. Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours. Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. 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 criminal background check is required prior to appointment and at least every 7 years thereafter. 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: 3/19/2021 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Water Resources Attn: Certification Desk P.O. Box 942836 Sacramento , CA 94236-0001 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Water Resources Certification Desk 1416 Ninth Street, Room 320 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 - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under--Special Instructions below. 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:
    This position requires that the incumbent is proficient in design and drafting utilizing AutoCAD, PSLF, Paladin, and MATLAB; strong communication skills, both written and verbal; and time management. On a day-to-day basis, handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently, including prioritizing, organizing, and planning effectively to meet all deadlines. Must possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills; be a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently; and demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, with strong project management skills and a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions. General State Employment Benefits and ProtectionsClick here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact:
    Mary Rowe
    (916) 653-7068
    Mary.Rowe@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 and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50001704 and Job Control #238072 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant's abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please limit your answers to one page per question (12 point font). Respond to each question separately and if there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.Below each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience with regard to each response.
    • Please describe how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements listed in the Job Description of this position.
    • Please describe your experience with one project related to hydro or electrical equipment demonstrating your involvement, responsibilities, leadership, and management of the project from start to finish. Resumes,--cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

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