Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator Department of Water Resources

JC-532973

- Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator

SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR

$9,203.00 - $11,867.00 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:

10/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Exercises lead responsibility by directing HEP Operators and apprentices. Coordinates with the POC and Field Division Engineering and Maintenance personnel for the overall operation in the Field Division. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR

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Job Code #:

JC-532973

Position #(s): 849-230-6462-084

Working Title:

Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operator

Classification:

SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC PLANT OPERATOR

$9,203.00 - $11,867.00

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:

Butte County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Operations & Maintenance/Oroville Field Division/Operations Branch/Plant Operations Section, Oroville 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 Must possess a valid California driver's license. 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. 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:

10/13/2026