Senior Water and Power Dispatcher
California Department of Water Resources · Sacramento, California · Posted Jun 26, 2026
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Final Filing Date: 07/24/2026
Under the direction of the Program Water and Power Dispatcher in charge of pre-scheduling and under the general direction of the Chief Water and Power Dispatcher, incumbent prepares a daily pre-schedule of the water and power operation for the State Water Project (SWP).
The incumbent must work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; and exercise good judgment.
Prepare the daily pre-schedule for the water and power operation of the SWP. Calculate pumping and generation requirements to meet daily and longer-term operational goals and daily water orders. Validate schedules from Optimization Section staff for feasibility of implementation and adjust, as necessary. Provide feedback to the Optimization Section staff on necessary corrections made to their provided schedule. Schedule Department-owned or contracted electrical resources as required for the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the SWP. Provide input to the scheduling of equipment outages and their effect on the operation of the SWP. Submit schedules to California Independent System Operator (CAISO), create E-Tags and Trades.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position Details
Job Code #: 509602
Working Title: Senior Water and Power Dispatcher
Classification: Senior Water and Power Dispatcher
Salary Range: $10,647.00 - $13,740.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Contact Information
Stephanie Youngblood
(916) 574-1382
stephanie.youngblood@water.ca.gov
For more information, including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=509602
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Pay: $10,647.00 - $13,740.00 per month
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person