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HEP Technician III Department of Water Resources

JC-527736 - HEP

Technician III

HYDROELECTRIC

PLANT TECHNICIAN III

$9,909.00 - $13,056.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

9/11/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN III

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Job Code #:

JC-527736

Position #(s): 842-420-3730-x8x

Working Title:

HEP Technician III

Classification:

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN III

$9,909.00 - $13,056.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Merced County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Operations and Maintenance, San Luis Field Division, Engineering Branch, HEP Technician Section, Gustine 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 justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website:

https://water.ca.gov/ Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR's Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers. 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. 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:

9/11/2026