Hydroelectric Plant Technician Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

This is a non-telework position located in Pearblossom.

Responsible for leading and directing technical work of the Hydroelectric Plant Technician Section in relation with control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment at State Water Project hydroelectric facilities. Incumbent performs administrative tasks in SAP such as time approvals, program reports, requisition approvals, work order notifications; reviews new equipment and system design criteria and specifications; makes diagrams and sketches and prepares cost estimates to support installations, including test equipment and materials.

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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. 

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 b e a collaborative and supportive team player who can also effectively work independently, demonstrate initiative, and be a self-starter. Candidate should also possess the ability to work effectively with others to promote a positive work environment. Candidate should possess the knowledge and experience

of creating and reviewing repair procedures, equipment test, calibration procedures, and trip test reports. Knowledge of State Water Project facilities and project management experience working with contractors and outside agencies to coordinate and execute work is ideal. Experience with the installation, testing, and repair, of SCADA equipment, communication equipment, IT related equipment, security systems, voice and video systems is ideal. Maintenance experience with pumping/generating plant instrumentation used for protection, and plant equipment such as power transformers, high voltage power circuit breakers, high voltage instrument transformers, governors, excitation/voltage regulators, annunciators, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and safety systems is highly desirable, as well as leadership experience training, developing, and mentoring a team.

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 #50002466  and Job Control #533382 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.