Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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This position is physically located at the Joint Operations Center in Arden Arcade.

Duties : This Electrical Engineer (EE), position is an entry level position into the Telecommunications Engineering classification series of the Communications Branch. This position reports to the Senior Telecommunications Engineer who supervises the Network Engineering Section (NES). This position is expected to learn the basics of network telecommunications engineering through on the job, on-line and classroom training. This position is expected to participate as a team member in the day-to-day operations of the Section. NES is responsible for the design, installation, monitoring and maintenance of a wired and cellular network system, working with internal staff and external companies and contractors to coordinate the installation of network and security telecommunications equipment. NES staff will also work with Internet Service Providers (ISP), Telco Services provider, and internal staff to assist in troubleshooting existing communications circuits to DWR facilities.

This position requires the EE to work independently and cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; exercise good judgment; follow established safety procedures; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be flexible and be able to produce results on multiple concurrent assignments.

Work in conjunction with other EEs, assist more experienced Assistant and Associate Telecommunications Engineers, and learn the process of performing network equipment updates using approved system tools and applications. The EE will learn and assist in Systems Design that will include specifying network equipment needed, including but limited to network routers, switches, cellular routers, firewalls and low-level satellite routers. The EE will also assist in applying security measures to ensure network appliances are properly sanitized after being removed from service. Other security measures the EE may assist in is the application of security updates to Windows based devices.

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Special Requirements

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

Travel throughout the State will be required.

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.

The Department of Water Resources (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.

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:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in Communication Signals and Systems, Fiber Optic Cable and Systems, Copper Ethernet Cable and Networks, Programming Languages, working in a team or group, performing research, problem solving and troubleshooting, IP Address Management and subnetting, Microsoft Office Products, Creating engineering drawings, Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, Local Area Networks (Switches), and Wide Area Networks (Routing).

Benefits

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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

We have PLENTY of FREE parking. This position is located at the Joint Operations Center in the Arden Arcade area.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) Resume, Cover Letter, and Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50054276 and Job Control #508777 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications:

This is a (1-page maximum) 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.

Cover Letter:

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

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

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
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.

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