Job Description and Duties

State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E

This position is physically located at the DWR facility in Castaic, California

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.

Under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Section E Supervisor, the incumbent, stationed at the Southern Satellite Branch that assists the Southern Field Division and San Joaquin Field Divisions, is an entry level or higher engineer performing engineering tasks in preparing design drawings, specifications, procedures, and scope of work documents; preparing cost estimates; performing quality control and assurance activities; providing construction inspection, project oversight, and contract administration; performing start-up of mechanical systems and equipment; directing investigations of problems and failures related to mechanical systems and equipment on the State Water Project (SWP) and other projects. Support and participate in all phases of the Cradle to Grave Program including planning, investigating, designing, reviewing, manufacturing, inspecting, installing, commissioning, and maintenance to enhance organizational programs, and increase expertise, safety and sustainability.

Review and check pre and post bid contract plans, contractor specifications, contractors detailed shop drawings, and contractor submittals for conformance with applicable construction codes, industry standards, and industry best practices; perform quality control inspections of material, equipment, and construction operations at manufacturer facilities or at the field construction site; prepare mechanical engineering designs including layouts, drawings, technical specifications, procedures, process, scope of works, and cost estimates; develop and review mechanical engineering standards and instructions with regard to equipment maintenance on the SWP hydroelectric facilities; evaluate project preventative maintenance program to develop reports of unit annual maintenance. Monitor and evaluate costs of proposed field maintenance and equipment repair or replacement; prepare clear and concise engineering reports and memoranda covering design analysis, design engineer's criteria, final design reports, project status reports, construction inspection, meetings and discussions, and assist in preparation of environmental impact reports as required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-425768

Position #(s):

842-752-3583-004

Working Title:

Mechanical Engineer

Classification:

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

$6,175.00 - $11,567.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Services, Mechanical Engineering Branch 2, Mechanical Engineering Section E,

Los Angeles

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov

Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-3pm.

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. Must have a degree as a Mechanical Engineer or a Material Science Engineer.

Must be able to respond to emergency situations with rapid and appropriate response. Must be willing to work sometimes outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations on short notice in domestic and/or foreign locations via air travel or other means of transportation and with overnight lodging. May involve driving a pick-up truck or other vehicle off road on rugged terrain to and from job sites.

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.

This position has frequent access to areas designated as containing critical cyber assets in accordance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and therefore a satisfactory criminal background check is required prior to appointment and at least every 7 years thereafter.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers. Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position.

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.

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: 5/22/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Qualifications

• One page maximum in Arial 12-point font.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; be committed; analyze data and event reports accurately; exercise sound judgment; be detail oriented; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; provide timely, cost effective, detailed, and quality engineering services to meet the needs of the Department's clients; work pro-actively to analyze data and event reports to make and take effective action(s) to complete projects on time and within budget; and coordinate efforts with other participants, and Department's clients.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Ryan Hall

(916) 902-5439

ryan.hall@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 Workforce Equality

(916) 653-6952

weo@water.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50054335 and Job Control #425768 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.

A Statement of Qualifications (1 page maximum) is a separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The cover letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this position and a highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.

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

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To view the job application process video, click here.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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.