HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

Hydroelectric Plant Technician I Department of Water Resources

JC-516110

•Hydroelectric Plant Technician I HYDROELECTRIC

PLANT TECHNICIAN I

$6,759.00•$10,790.00 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:

7/3/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you'll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.

Why Choose Us:

We own and operate our own facilities, which is the largest water and power delivery system in the United States. And as owners and operators of our own infrastructure, we are empowered to make the right choices in design, detailing, and materials to ensure public safety and facility reliability. We are not driven by the cost-cutting measures or unrealistic expectations that you may find in the private sector. Instead, direct the operations and maintenance of the State Water Project to safely deliver and optimize the uses of available water with environmental sensitivity. At DWR you will have the support of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues, robust training programs, and professional organizational memberships for your professional growth. Our large organization provides an opportunity for a long and promising career full of growth and opportunity.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Manager, Mechanical Test Unit and with guidance from the Hydroelectric (HEP) Technician III, the incumbent performs complex technical work on control, communication, electrical and mechanical equipment supporting the operation and maintenance of the State Water Project (SWP) generating and pumping plants, switchyards, water conveyance systems, and related facilities. 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 I

Hydroelectric Plant Technician II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516110

Position #(s): 842-751-3728-083

Working Title:

Hydroelectric Plant Technician I

Classification:

HYDROELECTRIC PLANT TECHNICIAN I

$6,759.00•$8,873.00 A $8,198.00•$10,790.00 B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

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Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager•Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Services Branch, Engineering & Test Section, Mechanical Test Unit, Sacramento 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 Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. 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. Travel throughout the State will be required. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position. 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 or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter. 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:

7/3/2026