Salary : $132,105.00 - $168,603.00 Annually
Location : El Centro, CA (System Operations Center)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Power
Section: Energy Compliance & Training
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Term: Contract-2 Years
Grade: 29 (Hourly Red Circle)
Posting Specs: Internal & External Applicants
Job Class: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iid/classspecs/newprint/1332494
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Primary Function
Under general supervision, functionally supervises, coordinates, monitors and maintains the electrical reliability of the interconnection transmission system operations and activities; ensures the stable and reliable operation of the district's balancing authority and interconnected operating entities bulk electric system; prioritizes, schedules and directs assigned staff in the coordination of the balancing authority and transmission system operations; oversees transmission service agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPP) and is the liaison in matters of district real-time operations with adjacent balancing authorities, Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC) reliability coordinator and other operating entities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field and five years of progressively responsible electric utility operations or transmission service experience of an interconnected electrical system and related equipment.

Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education in electric utility operations or transmission service experience of an interconnected electrical system and related equipment.

Licensing & Certification Requirements

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Certification, BITO or RO and district certification and maintain NERC certification through the NERC continuing education process required.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

Other Requirements/Testing
EEI System Operator/Power Dispatcher (SOPD II) pre-employment test.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.
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Statement of Qualifications Disclaimer: PLEASE READ. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the second phase in the screening process. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on your employment application. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" or failing to complete any of the questions below or not providing supporting details on the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application being deemed incomplete and rejected.By submitting this supplemental questionnaire, you are certifying that all information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations.

• I acknowledge that I have fully read and understood the statement above. I understand that my responses to the questions below will be the only factor initially used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications for this position and move on to the next phase in the process.

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Shift Supervisor Systems Operations Minimum Requirement: Associate's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field and five years of progressively responsible electric utility operations or transmission service experience of an interconnected electrical system and related equipment. Progressively responsible directly related experience may be substituted for the required education at the ratio of two years of experience for one year of education in electric utility operations or transmission service experience of an interconnected electrical system and related equipment.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the minimum requirements for this position. I also understand that the questions below are based on these minimum requirements and that my answers should describe how I meet the requirements listed above.

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Do you possess a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) certification (BITO or RO) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Education (Ability to Substitute with Work Experience): In 500 words or less describe how you meet the education requirements for this position. Clearly state the degree name, field of study and institution. If you are substituting directly related work experience for education required, please include working titles, employer names, years of experience and directly related duties.
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Work Experience: In 500 words or less describe how you meet the work experience requirements for this position, include working titles, employer names, years of experience, directly related duties and any other transferable skills.
Required Question