As-Needed Temporary Employee (Infrastructure & Cybersecurity)

Infrastructure and Network Project Manager

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Infrastructure and Network Project Manager) will provide expert project management support for infrastructure and network projects that support SVP's modernization of systems and processes.

Cybersecurity Specialist

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Cybersecurity Specialist) will serve as a hands-on cybersecurity practitioner, helping lead efforts to modernize SVP's defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy, including tools, processes, and procedures.

Cybersecurity Project Manager

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Cybersecurity Project Manager) will provide expert project management support for cybersecurity initiatives, helping lead efforts to secure and modernize SVP's systems and processes.

Infrastructure Windows Specialist

The position will report to the Systems Support Division within SVP. The Temporary Employee (Infrastructure Windows Specialist) will serve as a hands-on infrastructure and Windows Server practitioner, leading efforts to modernize SVP's compute platforms, Windows Server environments, and supporting infrastructure services.

As an as-needed employee, this is an "at-will" position and there is no guarantee of hours. Hours are limited to 999 in a fiscal year or 960 hours in a fiscal year for retired CalPERS annuitants.

The annual salary range for this position is $94-$121. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range., Minimum Education Requirements:

• Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR
• Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson,

Acceptable Substitution:

• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
• For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years.
• Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years.

License/Certifications:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment., * An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable.

• When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable.
• When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable.
• When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable.
• When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks.
• May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is the municipally owned electric utility for the City of Santa Clara, delivering highly reliable, cost-effective power to a diverse customer base that includes many of the world's leading technology and data-driven companies. Operating in one of the most demanding energy environments in the country, SVP supports business operations, advanced grid operations, real-time data systems, and critical infrastructure that underpin Silicon Valley's innovation economy. The utility is actively modernizing its technology, operational, and data platforms to enhance security, reliability, scalability, and integration across IT and OT systems.