Job Description

Job Description and Duties

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 -

This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.

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, Dam Safety Services, the incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the Maintenance Management & Standards Section which involves implementation of processes, procedures, and standards applicable to the Dam Safety Program and maintenance of State Water Project (SWP) dams.

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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.  Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License as extensive travel throughout the State will be required. 

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This position requires that the incumbent work independently on projects, work cooperatively with others including involvement in a matrix management environment; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; promote, enhance and maintain safety in workplace.  Pro-active coordination and frequent communication with other Dam Safety Services and Field Division staff is critical for successful execution of job duties.  It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in developing procedures, standards, and processes; contract management; civil engineering design; Division of Safety of Dams, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; inspections; project management; maintenance engineering of civil infrastructure; and Dam Safety.

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

This position is office-centered which means the incumbent works fifty percent or less of their time monthly from an alternate work location, which can change at any time.  The Department of Water Resources is located in the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) building, which is one of the newest and innovative buildings in Sacramento.  It is located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we even have a reimbursement subsidy program for public transit!  Click here to read about the array of amenities CNRA has to offer.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, and Cover Letter.  Please reference SAP Position #50002381 and Job Control #465671 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

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.

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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 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 - Cover Letter.

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