BARGAINING UNIT 11 - - POST & BID MAIN PAGE

Administrative Officer II, Resource Agency ($4622 - 5576)- Operations and Maintenance, Oroville Field Division, Oroville (Final Filing Date: 05/28/13). This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II, employee plans, organizes, and directs the Administrative Services Section.  Incumbent supervises staff and coordinates administrative support services functions.  Must exercise considerable independent judgment and possess a thorough knowledge and expertise of established SAP applications; and budgeting, accounting, personnel policies, procedures, regulations, and labor contract provisions.  Strong written and verbal communication, must exercise good judgment, take independent action when appropriate, close attention to detail and able to work in a team environment.  Knowledge of SAP, dependable attendance, and experience with Word and Excel are required.

Contact: Jessica Roles, (530) 534-2310, 460 Glen Drive, Oroville, California 95966.

Associate Governmental Program Analyst ($4400-5348) or Staff Services Analyst (General) ($2817-4446)- Two Positions Available - Division of Operations and Maintenance, Administrative Services Office, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 06/04/13). This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. These positions require the incumbents to perform a wide variety of administrative, technical, analytical contracting services.  Responsibilities include the contract coordination and the billing process of multi-million dollar contracts, critical for procuring services and goods to maintain the State Water Project; review, analyze, and generate reports to provide information and make recommendations with strict adherence to existing laws, regulations, and Departmental policy.  We seek individuals with the ability to: plan, organize, prioritize, and analyze information and data from multiple sources; take initiative and use good judgment; present ideas and information effectively both verbally and in writing; research and develop issue papers; and multi-task with changing work assignments on tight time constraints.  To be considered, interested applicants must submit: (1) Standard State Application (STD 678), (2) resume, and (3) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) (minimum 2 pages/maximum 3 pages).  The SOQ is a separate typed document which addresses interest, knowledge, and/or training in the area of contracts, the candidate’s definition of “good customer service”, and experience in working with a variety of personalities and disciplines.

Contact: Mary Rowe (916) 653-7068 or mary.rowe@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 605, Sacramento, California  95814.

Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer ($6898 –8378)- State Water Project Analysis Office, Power Cost Allocation Section, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/28/13). This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Perform complex electric utility computations related to engineering studies for the use, sale and purchase of SWP power.  Collect, analyze and reconcile power and transmission costs and revenues of SWP operations.  Interested candidates should possess effective communication and good computer skills, familiarity with CAISO-MRTU and SAP, and ability to learn to work with large databases.

Contact: Bhupinder Sandhu (916) 653-7355 or bsandhu@water.ca.gov, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1620, Sacramento, California  95814.

Personnel Specialist ($2602-4067) - Human Resources Office, Payroll, Benefits and SAP Administration Branch, Payroll and Attendance Unit, Sacramento, Permanent Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 05/23/13). This position is exempt from the hiring freeze.Are you looking for challenging and meaningful work?  Are you looking for a schedule working 28 – 30 hours a week with a maximum of 1500 hours per year?   If so, this is the place for you!  Under the close supervision of the Personnel Supervisor I, the incumbent will have responsibility for a variety of personnel and payroll duties for an active roster of full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees.  The Personnel Specialist performs transactions related activities including: processing personnel actions, certification of pay, attendance and record keeping, completes various payroll adjustments, benefit enrollments and reports.  In addition, the incumbent may assist Senior Benefits staff to process a variety of specialized personnel/payroll program transactions.  The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to multi-task and have strong organizational skills.  Must have good attendance, be computer proficient, have knowledge of time recording, and control agencies laws, rules, and regulations.  Familiarity with SAP is desirable.  This classification is eligible for an annual recruitment and retention bonus of up to $2400 after completion of 12 months in the classification.  Current Personnel Specialists and Time Recorders are encouraged to apply.  Also, we are conveniently located by the 8th and O Street Light Rail station.  To be considered for this position, please include the following identifying information on your Standard State Application (STD 678): SAP Position Number 50035587.

Contact: Hoang Nguyen (916) 653-8578, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 305, Sacramento, California  95814.

Staff Environmental Scientist ($5445-6575) - Division of Flood Management, Flood Projects Office, Flood Corridor Programs and Environmental Support Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/22/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Performs environmental analyses, research, surveys, investigations and studies; prepares reports and environmental documentation related to integrated flood management facility construction and maintenance including regulatory agency permitting; participates in the review and evaluation of grant-funded project proposals and the development of advance mitigation projects; and monitors flood project activities for compliance with permit conditions.  The position requires interaction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agency staff, and the ability to monitor projects for compliance with DWR and regulatory agency environmental objectives.  Candidates must have knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental Quality Act, state and federal endangered species acts, clean water act, USACE project development processes, and DFG 1600 series permit processes.  We are seeking an individual with strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently on specific tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate well with others.  Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, Standard State Application (STD 678) with complete work history and resume.  Please include the following identifying information on your STD. 678 Employment Application:  SAP Position Number 50001139.

Contact: Marissa Hernandez (916) 574-2642, 3310 El Camino Avenue, Room 120, Sacramento, California  95821.

Staff Programmer Analyst (Specialist) ($5065-6466) - Division of Technology Services, IT Business Services Branch, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: Until Filled).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under the administrative direction of the Chief of the IT Business Services Branch of the Division of Technology, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring development work is accurately documented and completed within defined DWR application standards and practices.  The incumbent is responsible for the capture, storage, complex reporting and transformation of water quality, environmental and biological data into information for State and federal biologists, management, academic researchers, stakeholders, and the general public.  As technical specialist, evaluate, design, implement, administer and integrate applications, and databases to meet the Division of Environmental Services (DES) science needs. Provide technical support for system-level and application programming issues involving Java and Visual Basic.Net.  Provide data management and technical support for the Environmental Compliance Information Management Program.  Incumbent will use standard Department tools such as MS Visual Studio, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.Net/VB and C# for web application development programming and development. Essential skills requires the incumbent to possess in-depth knowledge of time-series data generating monitoring systems and the ability to apply knowledge of Linux, Oracle and Oracle development tools.  This position is physically located in the Division of Environmental Services (DES), West Sacramento Office.  Must demonstrate leadership and provide technical consultation in the analysis, design, development, deployment, and maintenance of complex DES application and system development efforts that enable the Department to meet its business objectives including the DWR Water Plan Update.  All interested applicants must submit the following completed package: a Standard State Application (STD 678); SAP Position Number 50000723 referenced on the STD 678; and resume.

Contact: Valerie Senquiz (916) 653-6931 or Valerie.Senquiz@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 707, Sacramento, California  95814.

Staff Services Manager I ($5,079 - 6,127) - Business Services Office, Facilities, Transportation, and Property Branch, Facilities Management Office, Sacramento (Final File Date: 06/03/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Are you looking for challenging and meaningful work?  If so, this is the place for you!  Under the direction of the Chief, Facilities, Transportation, and Property Branch, the incumbent is responsible for Facilities Acquisition and Management; Property Inventory Quality Control; mobile property specialty programs; and supervises administrative and facilities support staff within Facilities Management.  Must exercise initiative and independent judgment in supervising office staff, work cooperatively with others, maintain consistent, regular, predictable attendance, and demonstrate good writing and presentation skills.  Interested applicants must submit a State Employment Application, STD 678, a Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Statement of Qualifications.  The Statement of Qualifications should be a one-page typed document outlining relevant education and experience.  Applicants eligible to the SSM I classification are encouraged to apply.  Reference SAP Position Number 50056585 on the STD 678.

Contact: Victoria Whipkey (916) 654-1080, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 305, Sacramento, California  95814.

Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) ($11.55-17.28) - Division of Statewide Integrated Water Management, Project Services Office, Project Management and Communications Section, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 06/04/13). This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under close supervision, the incumbent will assist staff to compile, research, and organize financial and other data for Bond Accountability and other reporting needs.  Provide user assistance and training support, data management and mining, and data entry for the Grant Review and Tracking System and other project management applications.  Incumbent should have the aptitude to learn web based applications, programming, and databases; be proficient in the use of Excel; and have experience in the use of other Microsoft Office suite products.  To be considered for this position, please send:  1) Unofficial transcripts and 2) State Employment Application (STD 678) with the following identifying information on the application: SAP Position 50055125 to the contact below.

Contact: Darlene Griffin (916) 651-9601 or Darlene.Griffin@water.ca.gov, 901 P Street, Room 213B, Sacramento, California  95814.

Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) ($11.55-17.28) - Division of Operations and Maintenance, Plant Asset Management Office, Asset Support Branch, Technical Documentation Standards Section, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 5/27/13).This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under close supervision of the Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer, and in a trainee capacity, the Student Assistant will assist the Technical Documentation and Standards Section with maintaining the technical documentation and database management of the State Water Project; update and prepare draft and review reports, memos, and technical documents; and review and re-draw engineering drawings, and equipment manuals, and data entry.  We are seeking an individual with knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, Visio, Project; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro, AutoCAD; and programming knowledge in GIS is a plus.  This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment.  Must be able to work during the school year and during summer and winter breaks.  Must possess a valid California’s driver’s license.  To be considered for this position, please send or email: 1) Unofficial transcripts, 2) Resume, and 3) State Employment Application (STD 678).

Contact: Jose Palomo (916) 653-8858 or jose.palomo@water.ca.gov, 1416 9th Street, Room 640, Sacramento, California  95814.

Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) ($11.55-17.28) - Division of Operations and Maintenance, Plant Operations and Maintenance Engineering Branch, Plant Maintenance Protection Engineering Section, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 05/24/13).This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under close supervision of the Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent assists the Plant Maintenance Electrical Section engineers with data collection, data entry, record keeping, analysis, and status reporting of electrical protection system data and researching specifications for modifications and/or repairs of plant equipment.  We are seeking an individual with knowledge and experience with computers; have knowledge with Excel and MS Word; good interpersonal and communication skills; experience with AUTOCAD; and able to work throughout the school year during summer and winter breaks.  This position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; and possess a valid California’s driver’s license.  To be considered for this position, please send or email: 1) Unofficial transcripts, 2) Resume, and 3) State Employment Application (STD 678) with the following identifying information on the application: SAP Position 50039806 to the contact below.

Contact: Luis Ramos (916) 654-1384 or luis.ramos@water.ca.gov , 1416 9th Street, Room 640, Sacramento, California  95814.

Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) ($11.55-17.28) - Division of Operations & Maintenance, Dam Safety Branch, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 05/23/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under close supervision and in a trainee capacity, assists civil engineers with the preparation of spreadsheets, graphs, memos, and reports pertaining to dam safety, surveillance, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.  Work also includes data entry, maintaining central files, maintaining correspondence from regulatory agencies, and report production.  We are seeking individuals with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, knowledge and experience with personal computers and software including MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word; experience with AutoCAD, database software, Geographic Information System software; and able to work during the school year and during summer and winter breaks.  Must possess a valid California’s driver’s license.  Students majoring in Civil Engineering are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants must submit a completed State Employment Application (STD 678) and an unofficial transcript to the contact indicated below.

Contact: David Sarkisian (916) 653-4395 or david.sarkisian@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 604-6, Sacramento, California 94236.

Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences) ($11.55-17.28) - Division of Operations & Maintenance, Dam Safety Branch, Sacramento, Temporary Intermittent (Final Filing Date: 05/23/13)  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under close supervision and in a trainee capacity, the incumbent assists engineers with surveillance data including data entry, data analysis through graphing and tabulation, and data manipulation.  With lead guidance, assist with providing continued development and support of the Dam Safety Branch's DamCARS customized web-based database.  Work includes preparation of spreadsheets, graphs, memos, and reports pertaining to dam safety, surveillance, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.  Other responsibilities include maintaining the central file room and map file drawers, and preparing correspondence and memorandums.  We are seeking individuals with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; knowledge and experience with personal computers and software including MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Powerpoint, and MS Word; experience with AutoCAD, database software, and Geographic Information System software; and  able to work during the school year and during summer and winter breaks.  Must possess a valid California’s driver’s license.  Students of any engineering major are encouraged to apply.  Interested applicants must submit a completed State Employment Application (STD 678) and an unofficial transcript to the contact indicated below.

Contact: David Sarkisian (916) 653-4395 or david.sarkisian@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 604-6, Sacramento, California 95814.

Supervising Engineer, Water Resources($8097-9842) - Division of Integrated Regional Water Management, Northern Region Office, Red Bluff, (Final Filing Date: 05/29/13).  Financial Disclosure Required.  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under the general direction of the Region Office Chief, the incumbent is responsible for managing the Water Management Branch of the Northern Region Office.  The incumbent is also responsible for managing and overseeing the Department’s Watermaster Program.  The Water Management Branch activities include performing water resources management investigations, providing local assistance, collecting water-related data, providing flood management coordination, coordinating with other departmental units, federal water agencies, and providing coordination with local agencies on water-related matters.  The Branch Chief serves as an engineering and technical consultant to the Northern Region staff and assists in making management decisions related to watershed management, flood management coordination, watermaster service, and engineering designs relating to water resources management issues.   We are seeking self-motivated, innovative thinkers, with a strong desire to network within the Department and other external water agencies throughout the State and have strong communication and organizational skills.  The incumbent must possess the skills to manage and facilitate frequent meetings at the executive and management levels.  To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Standard State Application (STD 678), one-page statement of qualifications and resume and include the following identifying information:  SAP Position Number 50004801.

Contact: Donelle Lazott (530) 529-7367 or Donelle.Lazott@water.ca.gov, 2440 Main Street, Red Bluff, California  96080.

Supervising Engineer, Water Resources($8097-9842) - Executive Division, Hydropower License Planning and Compliance Office, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/24/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. This position performs a variety of dynamic and challenging work in overseeing hydropower relicensing and compliance activities including: serving as project manager for key technical studies by consultants or DWR staff, participating in negotiations with relicensing stakeholders, and coordinating compliance activities with numerous offices within DWR.  Work within a matrix-management structure that requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with people. We are seeking motivated and creative candidates with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a broad knowledge of or strong desire to learn about multiple DWR programs.  Interested applicants must complete and submit an original signed State Employment Application (Std. 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications is a separate (maximum of two pages) typed document which addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and education as it relates to the position.

Contact: Sue Larsen (916) 263-0286 or sue.larsen@water.ca.gov, 2033 Howe Avenue, Suite 220, Sacramento, California  95825.

Systems Software Specialist I (Technical)($5064-6465) - Division Of Technology Services, Enterprise Infrastructure Services Branch, Data Center Operations, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/22/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under the administrative direction of the Systems Software Specialist III Supervisor and as a team member, the incumbent provides technical support and service to the Department's Information Technology (IT) computer infrastructure.  Duties include maintenance of the Department's IT computer environment which includes high voltage protected power infrastructure, backup power generators, chilled water and direct expansion (DX) computer room air conditioning (CRAC) systems, security access and video surveillance system, fire suppression system, the Department's IT Operation Center (OC) and monitoring tools necessary to provide a reliable, secure, and productive environment for critical systems and servers used throughout the Department.  All interested applicants must submit the following: 1) Standard State Application (STD 678); 2) SAP Position Number: 50054758 referenced on STD 678; and 3) resume.

Contact: Valerie Senquiz (916) 653-6931 or valerie.senquiz@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 707, Sacramento, California  95814.

Systems Software Specialist II (Technical) ($5561-7097) - Division of Technology Services, Enterprise Infrastructure Services Branch, Enterprise Telecommunication and Messaging Services Section, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/22/13).  This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under the general administrative direction of the System Software Supervisor III Supervisor, the incumbent functions a System Administrator and Microsoft Systems expert.  The incumbent plans, designs, deploys, and maintains the DWR complex messaging system production environment.  Enterprise messaging system environment tasks includes: System administrator of:  Enterprise Exchange E-mail system and infrastructure; Active Directory; Microsoft DNS and Active Sync; and Unified Communications technologies such as Voice over IP, mobile and remote access control.  After hours support for systems is required and on an as-needed basis. We are seeking an individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently on specific tasks; and work well in a team environment.  All interested applicants must submit the following completed package: 1) Standard State Application (STD 678); 2) SAP Position Number: 50000450 referenced on STD 678; 3) and resume.

Contact: Valerie Senquiz (916) 653-6931 or valerie.senquiz@water.ca.gov , 1416 Ninth Street, Room 707, Sacramento, California  95814.

Utility Craftsworker, Water Resources. ($3943 - $4533)- Division of Operations and Maintenance, Southern Field Division, Civil Maintenance Branch, Oso Pumping Plant-West Branch, Castaic (Final Filing Date:  05/23/2013).   This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Perform skilled work consisting of repair, modification, inspection, replacement, and maintenance of structures and related utility equipment, including operating various types of heavy and light construction equipment, carpentry, electrical, welding, and herbicide application.   Be willing to work irregular hours during outages or in emergencies.  The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively as a team member. Obtain a valid Class A drivers license with proper endorsements within 90 days of hire. Position is designated sensitive and subject to substance abuse testing.  Incumbent is subject to Federal DOT alcohol and substance abuse requirements; pre-employment drug testing required.

Contact: Dave Brown (661) 702-1136 ext 25, P.O. Box 1187, Pearblossom, California 93553.

Warehouse Worker ($2877-3284) / Materials and Stores Specialist ($2877-3591) - Business Services Office, Purchasing Services Branch, Materials Management Unit, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 06/04/13).   This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. Under supervision of the Business Service Officer I (Supervisor), the incumbent is responsible for performing warehouse functions and/or staffing supply rooms.  The functions include, but are not limited to the receiving, storing, and issuing of goods, and inventory control of commodities and Information Technology goods.  Seeking candidates with strong computer skills, including using Microsoft Office software; good organizational and problem-solving skills; excellent customer service skills; ability to work independently and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  A valid California driver’s license and a forklift certification (obtainable after being appointed to the position) is required.  To be considered for this position, please include the following identifying information on your Standard State Application (STD 678): SAP Position Number 50000803. 
Note:  The Department of Water Resources did not participate in the CalHR Warehouse Worker exam and will not be able to accept applications from candidates that are on this list.

Contact: Ann Bradell (916) 653-0717, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 305, Sacramento, California  95814.

Water Resources Technician I ($3262-3963)- Division of Flood Management, Hydrology and Flood Operations Office, Flood Projects Integrity and Inspection Branch, Flood Project Integrity Section B, Sacramento (Final Filing Date: 05/22/13).   This position is exempt from the hiring freeze. We are seeking a bright and industrious person for a new Water Resources Technician I position.  The successful candidate will perform a mix of field and office duties required to complete our mission.  This position is under the general direction of the Chief of the Flood Projects Inspection Section.  The incumbent assists in inspecting and evaluating levees, channels, flood control structures, and designated floodways.  They also investigate, evaluate, record, retrieve, and communicate activities related to operation and maintenance and evaluation of features of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Flood Control Project.  This individual must have initiative and good judgment, essential interpersonal skills, data entry skills, and good oral and written communication skills.  Travel within California will be required. We are seeking individuals who are diligent, flexible, hard working and dependable, have the ability to follow directions, have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and have the ability to interact professionally and cooperatively with the public and staff.  This is a Post & Bid vacancy for Bargaining Unit 11 for lateral transfer of DWR employees.  Other qualified applicants may be considered after the Post & Bid process is completed.  Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, Standard State Application (STD 678) with complete work history and resume.  To be considered for this position, please include the following identifying information on your STD. 678 Employment Applications:  SAP Position Number 50001006.

Contact: Marissa Hernandez (916) 574-2642, 3310 El Camino Avenue, Suite 200, Sacramento, California 95821.