The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA's) Division of Measurement Standards is looking for candidates with a background in electrical equipment, electrical supply, conducting electrical inspections, and/or electrical installations with both AC and DC current to fill a Measurement Standards Specialist III (MSS III) position in its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Program.
This is an 18-month limited-term position. The CDFA is charged with the establishment of commercial measurement standards for electricity as a transportation fuel for light-duty vehicles. Electric vehicle charging means AC and DC conductive charging, and EVSE includes Level 1, 2, and DC Fast Chargers with CHAdeMO or SAE Combo connectors.
The work performed by this MSS III is part of an interagency agreement between CDFA and the California Energy Commission. Primary objectives of the agreement are to:
- Establish and validate suitable NIST-traceable laboratory and field standards for the commercial measurement of EVSE.
Establish and validate metrology laboratory standards and procedures for certifying county standards used to test EVSE.
Develop type evaluation test procedures for the certification of EVSE.
Research necessary field test equipment to safely test EVSE.
Develop field test procedures for EVSE and associated equipment.
Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), this MSS III is responsible for performing technical analyses, tests, and inspections of electric vehicle supply equipment and calibration of measuring instruments; developing and maintaining the physical and regulatory standards for these devices in the State's Metrology Laboratory; and providing training and advisory services to State and county weights and measures officials on the proper inspection and certification of weighing and measuring instruments.
To be considered for this position, you must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the CalHR Job Specifications (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/0108.aspx).
To apply for this position, go to the CalHR website at https://www.jobs.ca.gov/Public/JobPosting.aspx?q=a4Dywap%2bmy18f%2fN2OkOw9t5EnFVf2bGl2%2flRtUmy1io2dtS3zkKPdvl8WAtDQXhFXZHUvm408UFXqBt8iIzISftadYxGNZjWUQKrjK5HZjTxZifaxOgjyZRL1p3096HHFsk5ucKXu1jruhFAbHMI5i7ebX6PGICKUdqjbu5r04Q%3d.
A couple problems with this job.
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Quote from: CDFA on 06-14-2016 -- 17:24:47This is an 18-month limited-term position.
2) It's in California...enough said...
Actually, that's a good thing. The California Department of Measurement Standards is within commute distance of my weekend place up in the Sierras. Unfortunately, by the time the 18 months would end they will have installed about 15 additional signals on Highway 16 between Jackson and Sac that will turn a 50 minute commute into a 90 minute grind. It sounds like a fun project, though. Too bad the State doesn't pay well.
I think another problem I have with this job is that it seems that they want you to establish metrology practices for this type of work. Meaning that a Technician would be doing an Engineer type job for pay that is not even close to an Engineer's. I wouldn't mind doing the work if I lived in California and they paid a pretty good amount for the work but I don't live there and I don't see how it would pay well.
In the State of California, the Measurement Standards Specialist III is considered the supervisory level in this job classification. But you're right - the project that this temp job was opened for certainly could be considered engineering work. The pay range of $51,516 to $64,488 is certainly low compared to private industry in this region, but that's what you'd expect from a state job. Unfortunately, with the pension reforms that have occurred during various budget problems you no longer get a decent retirement to go with your low wages. It could, though, make for a good temp gig for someone who was retired already, and it seems like an interesting project.
You are kind of missing the boat, I would suspect that this would be one hell of an opportunity to break into the leading edge of a new business. Although I agree the pay isn't all that great for what they are looking for. Certification of EV recharging stations should be a pretty good business in a few years