This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination until the request is processed.

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

• ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

1551

For ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

• EX-01551

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Experience: Three years of professional electrical engineering experience, at least two years of which shall have been in design and inspection work in at least two of the following fields: building illumination, outdoor and indoor flood lighting, power installations, communication systems or other complicated electric control systems, and comparable in responsibility to that of an Electrical Engineer, Range B, in the California state service. and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in electrical engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

1. Electrical theory and practice and modern electrical equipment and apparatus
2. Illumination design and application
3. Various codes, safety orders, and regulations governing electrical work
4. Specification writing, estimating and material listing
5. Circuit design, power, light, signal and control distribution systems, overhead and underground, together with power distribution centers and substations
6. Principles of effective supervision

Ability to:

1. Do design work and prepare neat and accurate electrical plans and specifications
2. Plan and direct the work of others
3. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work
4. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
5. Dictate correspondence and prepare reports

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Classification will be established for:

• State of California

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

• A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
• A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Section 1: Tasks

Instructions: Respond to each of the following items by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every item. Using the scales (Experience/Education, Frequency, Verification) provided below, you will rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

In responding to each item, use the information you listed in Employment/Education Verification. Please reference any paid and/or unpaid experience (e.g., employment, education, volunteer work).

1. Evaluate public comments, incorporate applicable comments, and provide written responses for technical engineering assistance and information from the public, governmental agencies, utilities, and/or other organizations interested in energy related policies, programs, and technologies.
2. Serve as technical resource person to provide professional engineering advice.
3. Perform complex electrical engineering analysis or engineering evaluations of electricity systems, such as electrical generation, transmission, distribution, telecommunication systems or other electric control systems.
4. Review progress reports, prepare evaluations and detailed electrical engineering assessments of the projects and make presentations and recommendations on electrical engineering issues, plans, and products.
5. Review and make recommendations on the installation of proposed electrical equipment in facilities projects related to electrical and safety code compliance.
6. Collaborate with program leads in a variety of multi-disciplinary assignments, serving as part of a team that collects data from various sources and conducts research and analysis activities.
7. Research and analyze technical issues, including but not limited to solar PV equipment, renewable energy generation facilities, multi-fuel energy generation facilities, and energy storage.
8. Participate in preparation and presentation for in-house staff training.
9. Analyze data for proper equipment functionality.
10. Conduct field surveys for equipment evaluation and/or repair.
11. Coordinate upgrades and installation of equipment with other entities.
12. Prepare and/or review technical reports.
13. Write and/or review specifications, requisitions, and/or contracts.
14. Produce engineering reports on design projects utilizing Microsoft Office tools.
15. Perform engineering computations such as load calculations and voltage drop to determine conductor and distribution equipment sizing in accordance with the California Electrical Code and current industry standards.
16. Perform engineering assessments with respect to lighting controls, photometric calculations, load calculations, lighting technologies, occupancy sensing and daylight harvesting.
17. Investigate site conditions by reviewing plans and as-built drawings, in order to determine existing conditions.
18. Prepare schematic, preliminary and working drawing phase plans for a wide variety of projects and all types of electrical engineering projects.
19. Provide independent evaluations of feasibility studies that include energy calculations, construction cost assessments, utility incentives, maintenance costs and life cycle analyses.
20. Check and coordinate electrical drawings and technical specifications with other project disciplines (i.e., architectural, landscape, structural, mechanical, civil and estimating, etc.) in order to ensure compatibility and workability of electrical systems and the overall project.
21. Analyze emerging “green” technologies in order to determine suitability and feasibility of integration within electrical systems in accordance to the goals of applicable executive mandates and in accordance with legislative orders.
22. Work in conjunction with consultants/contractors to maintain cooperative relations with other project disciplines in order to meet project scope, schedule and budget.
23. Design electrical systems and elements such as power distribution systems, access control systems, photovoltaic systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, telephone systems, data systems and equipment layouts.
24. Review contractor submittals of electrical equipment, shop drawings and reports.
25. Provide recommendations for improvements on electrical systems to reduce energy usage, optimize operational efficiency, and maintain code compliance using California Electrical Code and industry standards.

Section 2: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Instructions: Respond to each of the following items by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every item. Using the scales (Experience/Education and Verification) provided below, you will rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

In responding to each item, use the information you listed in Employment/Education Verification. Please reference any paid and/or unpaid experience (e.g., employment, education, volunteer work).

26. Knowledge of using a computer to perform daily tasks.
27. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to perform daily tasks.
28. Knowledge of mathematics to perform computations related to electrical engineering theory.
29. Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and practices to perform complex calculations related to electrical systems.
30. Knowledge of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Standards to use as references and accurately review electrical designs.
31. Knowledge of California Electrical Code (CEC) to review or design electrical installations.
32. Ability in effectively communicating with coworkers, management, and external stakeholders to respond to requests in a timely fashion.
33. Ability to analyze and interpret data and situations accurately in order to perform work, write technical reports, provide alternatives and recommendations for management decisions and compliance.
34. Ability to prepare and accurately interpret and review electrical plans and specifications.
35. Ability in preparing and maintaining electrical engineering records, notes, data, etc. to provide direction, information and recommendations on a wide variety of issues.
36. Ability in prioritizing and organizing multiple projects and assignments in order to effectively meet schedules.
37. Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
38. Ability to write effective reports to present data clearly.
39. Ability to make effective oral presentations in front of various groups.
40. Ability to perform assessments which may involve doing electrical calculations to make recommendations.
41. Ability to communicate in plain and simple language about science and technologies.
42. Ability to field inquiries pertaining to electrical systems and devices.
43. Ability to prepare easy-to-understand information for lay persons to understand state standards and regulations.
44. Ability to prepare and present technical materials and participate in workshops and briefings.
45. Ability to serve as a technical expert and provide interpretations of technical requirements.
46. Ability to investigate and research technical subjects, collect data and compile information and findings.
47. Ability to develop work scope to support programs undertaken by the agency.
48. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work.
49. Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
50. Knowledge of electrical apparatus, communications, instrumentation to understand expected function to make recommendations.
51. Knowledge of high and low voltage alternating current circuits to test systems.
52. Knowledge of direct current circuits to test systems and perform calculations.
53. Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical and electronic construction work.
54. Knowledge of various codes, safety orders, and regulations governing electrical work to ensure compliance and perform daily tasks.
55. Ability to do electrical and electronic design work to make design modifications.
56. Ability to accurately interpret electrical drawings and specifications to provide recommendations and perform work functions.
57. Knowledge of California Fire Code Title 24 Part 9 and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code to design fire protection systems to meet California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) code requirements.
58. Knowledge of Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Telecommunication Distribution Methods Manual for designing data backbone and horizontal wiring systems.
59. Knowledge of branch and feeder circuit design for power, light, and control systems to meet minimum code requirements and client needs.
60. Knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems to meet the needs of the building or campus being served.
61. Knowledge of modern electrical equipment and apparatus to perform daily tasks.

• State of California

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

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.

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

State of California reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.