SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 11,437-14,315 / month
Job Posting: SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
Department of Water Resources
SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 7/15/2026
Job Description and Duties
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Duties: The incumbent supports Emergency Preparedness and Physical Security activities in document development and maintenance; internal and external coordination; communications, information sharing, and technology preparedness; project, contract, and resource management; and training and exercises.
This position requires incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain consistent and regular predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; possess good written and oral communication skills; support change by communicating Department policy, procedures and instructions on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, as well as physical security activities to unify the organization while meeting regulatory compliance; and stay abreast of best practices.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager North, Emergency Preparedness Branch, 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
Must be willing and available to work outside normal business hours, including periodic overnight stays in various locations throughout the State of California.
Employee is required to successfully complete all safety, emergency management, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), and physical security 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 are free from discrimination.
DWR is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.
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: 7/15/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
Desirable Qualifications
It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in contract management—including contracts, task orders, invoices, and deliverables—as well as document development and maintenance, such as planning, content development, monitoring, tracking, and analysis. The role also requires strong communications and coordination skills, including planning, organizing, and controlling activities, along with experience in procedures development and working with internal and external agencies. Proficiency with technology platforms, including the MS Office Suite, automated notification systems, and databases, is important. Additional desirable experience includes materials management, such as logistics, coordination, communication, and tracking, and security management involving regulations, controls, training, and awareness.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
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 Human Resources Manual - CalHR
We are in downtown Sacramento right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Paige Howard
(916) 574-6078
paige.howard@water.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
civilrights@water.ca.gov
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50002028 and Job Control # 516616 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.
Supplemental Questionnaire
In Arial 12-point font and no longer than two pages, please address the following prompts in your Supplemental Questionnaire.
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1. What experience or training in emergency management (emergency preparedness and physical security) do you possess that has prepared you for this position?
2. What is your experience with communications, information sharing, and technology with respect to emergency management?
3. What planning, organization, and coordination skills have you attained that make you the best candidate for this position?
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
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List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
