Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) Operations Supervisor,  the HEP Operator will work under the direction and guidance of the Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator to oversee the operation and control of the aqueduct facilities, hydroelectric generating plants, and pumping plants within San Joaquin Field Division.

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Special Requirements

Must have a valid California Driver’s License.

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.

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:

We are seeking candidates with the following abilities: strong oral and written communication skills, and a team player.  The incumbent must be dependable, have the ability to use independent judgement, follow directions, have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Must have the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with supervision and staff. Experience with Microsoft office and SCADA; Experience in a commercial, fossil, hydro-nuclear facility;  Steam propulsion generating experience, high voltage switching and control of hazardous energy.

The field divisions are 100% office-centric, candidate must be willing to work in person, as this position is not eligible for telework.

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 #50002257 and Job Control # 516570 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

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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.

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