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Job Description
Seismic Instrumentation Specialist Department of Conservation
JC-522088
- Seismic Instrumentation Specialist
PRECISION ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST
$7,600.00 - $9,057.00 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:
6/29/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties In accordance with CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary by 3% in exchange for leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job advertisement do not reflect this reduction in pay. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue
PLP 2025
hours on the first day of each pay period in accordance with their applicable Bargaining Unit contract.
PLEASE NOTE
All relevant work experience, skills sets, and professional qualifications must be listed on the
STD. 678.
Applications will be screened based on the information provided on the STD. 678 and not on your resume or SOQ. Failure to include required information on the
STD. 678
may result in elimination from the recruitment process.
APPLICATIONS WITH
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SEE RESUME
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SEE ATTACHED
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WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Under the supervision of the Senior Precision Electronics Specialist, the Precision Electronics Specialist (PES), applies advanced knowledge of precision electronic equipment - including accelerographic and data communications systems -, to support the Earthquake Engineering Program (EEP) in the Department of Conservation's California Geological Survey. The PES is responsible for a wide range of technical and research activities, including seismologic and data communications research; system design; specification development; calibration; experimentation; testing; validation; integration; and specialized studies of technologically complex seismic systems.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. Please go to CalHR's website to review the exam bulletin: Precision Electronics Specialist Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
EDUCATION INFORMATION
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. This position is contingent on budget approval. The Department of Conservation does not participate in the E-Verify system or
STEM OPT
extension program. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position is located in Sacramento and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, with employees required to work in-person at 715 P Street, MS 1803, Sacramento, CA 95814. At least three days of remote work and up to two days of in-office work per week is the available hybrid telework schedule for this position. Alternative work locations will not be considered. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Please see the attached duty statement for information related to this position's working conditions. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$7,600.00 - $9,057.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of
Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information With a team of scientists and other dedicated professionals, the Department of Conservation (DOC) administers a variety of programs vital to California's public safety, environment, and economy. The services DOC provides are designed to balance today's needs with tomorrow's obligations by fostering the wise use and conservation of energy, land, and mineral resources. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website:
http://www.conservation.ca.gov
Special Requirements
This position requires a valid Driver's License. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. 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.