HEP Technician III

Job Description and Duties

As a Hydroelectric Plant Technician III, the incumbent plans, coordinates, schedules, prioritizes, and oversees daily work of assigned HEP Technicians I and II on control, communication, electrical, and mechanical equipment. Provide technical direction and distribute specific tasks to assigned HEP Technicians I and II. Performs the most complex maintenance, calibration, and updated on equipment and devices to ensure system operates within parameters and functional criteria. Assists in assessing equipment malfunctions to determine corrective actions that need to be taken.

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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.

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, and/or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

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 possess hydroelectric plant field experience performing troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, calibration, and commissioning of related equipment found within the power plants such as software-based equipment (PLC’s) and communication equipment (fiber optic and LAN/WAN networks). Must possess experience with reviewing preventative maintenance plans, conducting field inspections and reporting the findings with the ability to make recommendations on corrective actions. Strong organizational skills and experience working with IT equipment is desirable. 

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). Please reference SAP Position #50002075 and Job Control #527736 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, training and development assignment, 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.